Even in my youth in the CP world i am very interested in trying to grow these. Especially after reading your thread about the myths. I'm in Charlotte, NC do you think that our weather is too harsh for these? I think it's zone 7bIt's not my fault honest. The plants was hanging over the edge of one of the colonies and just not in a good place.
I had to replant it in a half tray.
I refuse to mention the other half tray that 'someone' planted up
KKPsi08, I think you're 7a but I'd still certainly give it a try. They are regarded as as tough as old boots where cold temperatures are involved.
Just to try and clarify, here's a photo of the three tray sizes I use
Small black = Half tray
Green = Standard seed/ gravel tray
Large black = Double tray
I hope this helps
Note:- The start of the tapes are at the tray edge, it's the angle of the shot that makes them look like they're overhanging.
So you just fill the tray with Live Sphagnum Moss and plant the Darlingtonia straight in. No sand or perlite? No drainage holes either?
Correct
Occasionally I may add some perlite, it depends how much live sphagnum I'm prepared to use.
I'm just hoping that my summers aren't too hot for it. I'm sure it would love our fall and spring with nearly 15-20 degree drops in temp between day and night. I'm just skeptical about our summers
Well that sucks. Guess ill just stick to the Sarrs.About 10-15 degrees too low during the day and night at least during the summer months
Well that sucks. Guess ill just stick to the Sarrs.
I meant to mention that I have read of many keeping them alive on windowsills, as they are tolerant of moderate to maybe even heavy shade.