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Conditions for N. mirabilis x thorelii?

I just received a plant called N. "Effulgent Koto", one of those many "Koto" hybrids. It's apparently a cross between N. mirabilis and N. thorelii. I did not realize this when I traded for it, because the trader did not specify which "Koto" it was, just that it was "Koto". Now, I read the tag that came with the plant, and it says "Effulgent Koto"; why they couldn't just read it and tell me is beyond me :p.

My conditions suit mainly highland plants, so what are the limits that this plant should be able to take, since it's a hybrid?

So far the temperatures in my grow room are around 65-75 in the day, and around 55-60 or so at night. The temperatures outside have dropped considerably recently, so I haven't really been able to average out just what the normal temps are.

Also, humidity isn't incredibly high. 40%-60% in the day, 70%-80% or so at night.

I also have four 4' 40W daylight bulbs over my Nepenthes.

I really don't want to loose this plant, so any help is appreciated.

-Ben
 
Considering that mirabilis is a highly tolerant lowlander, and thorelli is a highlander, I'd say you should be able to grow it in just about any conditions. Your room might be slightly on the cold side, but it's probably fine.
 
...and thorelii is a highlander

Are ya sure about that? From what I've read on the web, it's a lowlander. Although, apparently little is known about this plant. Wikipedia says it's known to grow from sea level to only 200m.

-Ben
 
That's odd, I was seeing highlander... Well, in any case, it probably has mirabilis' tolerance. Although, now I'm not so sure about your temps....
 
I have two N. thorelii and three N. mirabilis x thorelii thriving in year round lowland conditions with temperatures at 75F-90F. :)
 
Can the pots of N. mirabilis sit in water or should they be in conditions like that of a hanging basket?
 
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