Wow, cephs look so awsome i need to get myself a baby one! Where can i get one? And can they grow in 50/50 peat perlite?
Kamil
I disagree. I think this mix would ultimately lead to root rot in the end.Yes, you can grow them in a 50/50 mix of peat and perlite
I disagree. I think this mix would ultimately lead to root rot in the end.
Check out this link for some good care tips, as well as soild mixes.
Hmmm - interesting & odd. My 'outside' Cephs overwinter in the basement (w/ the VFTs) and see temps from 40's to 60's *F and have pretty crummy, weak lights down there. So far, no fungal issues w/ these guys [as he knocks on wood]. These plants are typically the ones to flower also each summer. I normally have one on my office, east-facing windowsill as well (I did all of last winter & another one this year). No auxilliary lighting so it has the poorest light of all & the shortest photoperiod. Have never noticed any sign of fungus.... Do you have any pics of this?I do not have luck with cephs on the windowsill. When fall comes around the windowsill plants get a white powdery fungus on the leaves and pitchers. This happened the first time I tried it, so this year I was prepared and let the pots dry out a lot more then usual. I still got the fungus. I guess the lower light levels and how cold I keep the house just do not work for windowsill cephs.
I don't seem to have a problem growing them in mostly sand and peat. I threw in just a little orchid bark for seasoning but not too much. I also water on the tray method. I guess I just break all the rules. When I repot I turn them over, rinse them off, whatever. Sure I lose some leaves but they are plants, it grows back.
In the last year I haven't lost a plant, and those are 2" pots (except the one) so I'm also breaking the overpotting rule.
I do let the tray dry out for a couple days before watering again, but thats really about it. So far I don't see what the fuss is about.
Ant,Edit: Where did the thumbnail option on photobucket go?
Usually anywhere from a day or two to a week. (At least in my experiance.)Also how long would it take for a plant to show dieing pitchers from shipping shock?