Tremendous. I posted over on carnivorous so you get a pic. I’ll try the glass rock idea. Do you water from the top then ? I’ve just let it float on a body of water so it soaks up water continuously.
Does it need a heat lamp ? I think my humidity my be an issue. Currently it’s 40% it will get higher but might need to get something to cover it if it needs more.
Minerals shouldn’t be too much of an issue. We are on bore water so nothing added to it. I was going to try deionize it if it required
I don’t run a heat lamp, but I keep mine inside, nearish a window, and it never gets below 60F in my house (so about 15.5C). I water mine from the top, when I see water start to form in the rocks under it, I stop. I do that twice a week based on that “sponge” rule.
Ok I’ll give that a bash. Assuming it’s easy enough to Google the sponge rule. It’s currently 24c with sun. So I’ll see if I can get it a good soak. Not sure what it needs.
Here you go! “Nepenthes like being kept moist, not wet. Think of a moist sponge. They appreciate a well draining potting mix and dislike standing in water constantly. They should never be allowed to completely dry out. You can keep them in saucers of water indoors, but they must be allowed to evaporate in between waterings.” - https://redleafexotics.com/pages/nepenthes-care-guide. I think it was mentioned further up the thread as well with some other good tips from @AlecStewart1st@lemmy.world
Tremendous. I posted over on carnivorous so you get a pic. I’ll try the glass rock idea. Do you water from the top then ? I’ve just let it float on a body of water so it soaks up water continuously.
Does it need a heat lamp ? I think my humidity my be an issue. Currently it’s 40% it will get higher but might need to get something to cover it if it needs more.
Minerals shouldn’t be too much of an issue. We are on bore water so nothing added to it. I was going to try deionize it if it required
I don’t run a heat lamp, but I keep mine inside, nearish a window, and it never gets below 60F in my house (so about 15.5C). I water mine from the top, when I see water start to form in the rocks under it, I stop. I do that twice a week based on that “sponge” rule.
Ok I’ll give that a bash. Assuming it’s easy enough to Google the sponge rule. It’s currently 24c with sun. So I’ll see if I can get it a good soak. Not sure what it needs.
Here you go! “Nepenthes like being kept moist, not wet. Think of a moist sponge. They appreciate a well draining potting mix and dislike standing in water constantly. They should never be allowed to completely dry out. You can keep them in saucers of water indoors, but they must be allowed to evaporate in between waterings.” - https://redleafexotics.com/pages/nepenthes-care-guide. I think it was mentioned further up the thread as well with some other good tips from @AlecStewart1st@lemmy.world