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Post by madonplants on Jun 18, 2007 21:16:49 GMT 1
Right then. As you know I bought one of these at GWL, so did I do the right thing, in that it should be an easy one to look after? Label says to keep 2cm of rainwater in the saucer, is that not a bit much? Suppose not, if that is what the label says!!  It says full sun and cool in winter. Will the south facing kitchen be OK for the summer? Don't have a greenhouse,yet, so what do I do with it in the winter? Any help will be gratefully accepted. Keith   |
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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 18, 2007 21:40:18 GMT 1
I have one of these in my conservatory Keith and it really does need to stand in rainwater. It stayed there all winter and seems to have survived alright - I try and keep it just slightly above freezing in there but I've only one little heater and no thermometer so it might have dipped below sometimes! It bakes in there in the summer. I used to have a beautiful Sarracenia purpurea outside all year which lived for two years until a really soggy, very cold spell did for it... They're lovely little plants I think, strange but fascinating - good luck with yours!
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Post by madonplants on Jun 18, 2007 21:50:31 GMT 1
Thanks 4P. Actually, Jennifer chose it, as I couldn't make my mind up!!!! Too much choice, well that was my excuse! My problem is where to put it in the winter, as we don't have a conservatory either!!
Keith
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Post by 4pygmies on Jun 18, 2007 22:04:28 GMT 1
Do you have a garage with a little window maybe? I think it needs a cool period every year. Anyway, it's a long while before you have to worry about it!
I've had a fairly soggy day on the lettuce field so I think I'll turn in - say hello to Jennifer from me. Night Keith X
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Post by The witch on Jun 19, 2007 10:43:06 GMT 1
At our last house mine stayed in the conservatory all year, all mine insectivorous plants are now on my east facing kitchen window sill - rainwater is a must. There is loads of info on caring for them HERE Keith.  |
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Post by Sleepy on Jun 19, 2007 10:47:22 GMT 1
At our last house mine stayed in the conservatory all year, all mine insectivorous plants are now on my east facing kitchen window sill - rainwater is a must. There is loads of info on caring for them HERE Keith. Sorry to hear you've got a leak in your new kitchen window - but great to hear you're putting it to good use. Once you've got it fixed they can stay on the window cill, but you will have to catch the water outside and water them by hand. |
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Post by The witch on Jun 19, 2007 10:59:47 GMT 1
At our last house mine stayed in the conservatory all year, all mine insectivorous plants are now on my east facing kitchen window sill - rainwater is a must. There is loads of info on caring for them HERE Keith. Sorry to hear you've got a leak in your new kitchen window - but great to hear you're putting it to good use. Once you've got it fixed they can stay on the window cill, but you will have to catch the water outside and water them by hand. Oh dear Sleepy you do make me laugh  BTW my kitchen window isn't new. |
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Post by Sleepy on Jun 19, 2007 11:03:16 GMT 1
Sorry to hear you've got a leak in your new kitchen window - but great to hear you're putting it to good use. Once you've got it fixed they can stay on the window cill, but you will have to catch the water outside and water them by hand. ...BTW my kitchen window isn't new. It's new to you, isn't it? |
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Post by madonplants on Jun 19, 2007 12:16:43 GMT 1
Thank The witch. Will do some reading later, need to do some shopping now!!
Keith
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