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Originally Posted by clarita  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) |
Hi again Clara! So glad you posted updates.
Aspasia #2: Are the new growths showing any adverse signs? If the back pb's aren't as plump as you feel they should be, why do you think it's because of the light it's receiving? Have they gotten thinner/wrinkly since you've gotten it? Do you think it's because of the light or too much water? How much were you watering?
And how warm under mercury vapor does it get?
Speaking of light, please shed some on me.
I haven't a clue with the Aspasia except a small amount of dappled light but mostly shady and it's proving to be a very thirsty plant!