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Old 05-31-2007, 08:55 PM
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I've always thought this was cool growing, but according to Jay Pfhal's website it also grows warm. has anyonje had experience with trying to grow this in a warm area like South Florida?
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What is your temp range? Mine does well in intermediate temps of down as low as 12 at night and days above 20C They like to approach dryness but not dry completely. When new growth appears water carefully and avoid prolonged wetness as it will cause the new growths to rot.Hope this helps
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Old 06-09-2007, 07:39 PM
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Christie, below are the conditions
Winter: 50's night's (Occas. upper 30's), 75-85 days mostly dry
Summer 77-82 Night's, 90-105 Days, humid, rains almost daily.
Is the species adaptable to this range?
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