Cryptanthus [Pt.2,-winter quarters]

20 years ago

Here are a few pics of the crypts holed up for the cool-down season. The window faces South East,and receives about four hours of morning sun. After that they get their light from a bank of flourescent lamps.Most do very well,but a few require close attention.I keep a fan going all day,and keep the room well humidified,and cut back on fertilizer.All my other broms are in the same room,a heated sun room,and its a real balancing act keeping them happy with the conditions they prefer.IE:,Bil's in bright light,Vrieseas/Guzmanias in low light,etc. .. Bob

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hotdiggetydam
20 years ago
95 degrees here.. Im not ready for winter, well maybe thats why I live no winter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LisaCLV
20 years ago
Winter? What's that? Oh, I know-- that's when you get the really good waves on the North Shore!
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bob740
Original Author
20 years ago
OK,I asked for that! I was just musing how unfortunate some of you winter deprived folks are. Never knowing when to bring in the plants before the first surprise frost hits,wondering where in heck are you going to put all those new plants you obtained during the summer,trying to anticipate what new fungus or scale will invade your limited space,how high your electric and heating bills will be to keep your broms semi-healthy in their forced dormant season,and so on. Yes,you poor people really miss out on what the 'good life' is all about.And it lasts for about six months.But hang in there and do the best you can. Bob :-(
hotdiggetydam
20 years ago
winter is the easy season here :) plenty of breeze, no scotching sun, no bugs, low humidity and oh the waves on the north shore LOL