- Tue Dec 01, 2009 7:23 am
#34394
Hey all,
As I mentioned in my intro, I have two CP's (and one Aloe Vera ). I just recently got the two CP's, as I wanted to get back into growing.
Current Setup:
1. Drosera spatulata
1. Pinguicula medusina
Both plants were recently purchased, so they are pretty small and had to suffer through 5 days of shipping (because of the TGD holiday).
I have both plants in 3" pots, each in a bowl with about 3/4" of RO water in them that I top off each day.
I have one 26w GE 5000K Daylight CFL (100w equivalent) light that is hovering about 2" above/between the two plants (the AV is further away) to supplement the poor Montana winter light coming in from the nearby windowsill. I also have a cardboard backdrop that I have covered in reflective foil that surrounds the plants on 3 sides. FYI - The 26w bulb was the highest I could find at the local store.
My main question, is if the current lighting/water setup is enough, or should I invest in something more? I was thinking of getting a socket splitter and a second 26w bulb, perhaps a 6500K.
I don't mind spending a reasonable amount of money if it'll get my plants healthy, I just don't want to waste money on something that's not going to do the job.
I have no problem shopping online, and have a feeling that is where I'll have to go for supplies.
Thanks in advance for your help.
As I mentioned in my intro, I have two CP's (and one Aloe Vera ). I just recently got the two CP's, as I wanted to get back into growing.
Current Setup:
1. Drosera spatulata
1. Pinguicula medusina
Both plants were recently purchased, so they are pretty small and had to suffer through 5 days of shipping (because of the TGD holiday).
I have both plants in 3" pots, each in a bowl with about 3/4" of RO water in them that I top off each day.
I have one 26w GE 5000K Daylight CFL (100w equivalent) light that is hovering about 2" above/between the two plants (the AV is further away) to supplement the poor Montana winter light coming in from the nearby windowsill. I also have a cardboard backdrop that I have covered in reflective foil that surrounds the plants on 3 sides. FYI - The 26w bulb was the highest I could find at the local store.
My main question, is if the current lighting/water setup is enough, or should I invest in something more? I was thinking of getting a socket splitter and a second 26w bulb, perhaps a 6500K.
I don't mind spending a reasonable amount of money if it'll get my plants healthy, I just don't want to waste money on something that's not going to do the job.
I have no problem shopping online, and have a feeling that is where I'll have to go for supplies.
Thanks in advance for your help.
-Sizzla Jizzla
The Jizzla misspelled his own name, for shame!
The Jizzla misspelled his own name, for shame!