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Old 09-09-2008, 12:34 AM
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Thanks for the kind words!
Hi David, I think it is oK to grow this species in FL. But low temp.(low than 20℃)in winter seems needed for the species to bloom. Some friends that gorw this species in areas that lack distinct change in four seasons can not let their plants flower. But you can try some common clones. Another thing that will faciliate blooming is keep the medium dry for 3 weeks in late spring. Hope you can bloom them in FL.
Pheli,

Thanks for the detailed information! Where I am in Florida, it does get below 20 C at night during the winter months, although it is rarely that cool during the daytime. In any case, it does seem like I should be able to grow and bloom it here. I'll just have to not protect it when we get those cooler nights.

Thanks again!
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