| Update 4-30-08
Aspasia #1 has been placed under big lights (mercury vapour)
Aspasia #2 under a CFL set up for this experiment
Aspasia # 1 runs a bit warmer than cultural recommendations. It will be interesting to see if this impacts the plants growth.
Aspasia #2 is on a longer run time to compensate for the lack of fc's but is at a more appropriate temp. I don't like the look of the older growth. The bulbs are getting a little thin. It may be the growth habit of the plant or there may be something else going on. I have cut back on the water to see if I can't make the PB's fatten up. I feel this is a symptom of light and I am opting to water this plant seperately from now on (Mass watering)
The Koll is growing.
People mistake it for a pot of grass that needs a mow. This plants has also been placed under the stonger light and is a warmer growing species. It finished its bloom cycle soon after it was received. 3 new growths have begun. The thin leaves are a bit difficult to manage. They are long and can bruise easy. This plant is being watered during my regular "Mass Watering" schedule.
It is being grown a bit cooler than culture indicates. I may change its placement slightly to bump the temps and see what that does for it
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