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Hello everyone, the name is Victor. I am very very much a newb to all of this. I was in Hobby Lobby about a month or so ago and found a Cool little box named Carnivorous Creations. Well I got it going, not expecting to much, and got two small sprouts after about 4 weeks. This has now snowballed me into doing tons of research, and tons of questions. Oh what have I gotten into?
 
Once you get into Nepenthes, your snowball will turn into an avalanche, lol. That cute little Carnivorous Creations kit is but a snowflake on the tip of an iceberg. Wecome to TerraForums, and the wonderful hobby of growing carnivorous plants, in all their glory!
 
Nepenthes have always got my attention. Right now I am trying to find some that would grow good inside the house without a terrarium. I got good humidity but finding a good way of lighting and making it look good is the fun part.
 
I have a big bay window that faces south. Its were my little terrarium is sitting right now.

Oh and I live in Clarksville right next to Fort Campbell.
 
cool. that is about 1 hour from me. I often pass through there I believe. If I ever have any extra stuff and I will be in the area, I will let you know.
 
torrent85 said:
I have a big bay window that faces south. Its were my little terrarium is sitting right now.

Oh and I live in Clarksville right next to Fort Campbell.
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You're all set for highland Nep growing. Try anything cheap that comes from an elevation of more than two or three thousand feet. South-facing window should do just fine for houseplant-style growing. You can also try shoplights or compact fluorescents; if you search the terrarium and bog-garden board you'll find many discussions on which lights are the best deal. Watch out with a little plastic terrarium in the window - in the Summer with direct light that thing will turn into a little steam cooker.
Welcome to the forums.
~Joe
 
Hiya, welcome to Terraforums! :welcome:

What have you gotten into? Why, you've gotten into a marvelous addicti--I mean hobby. :D I hope you have a great time growing these amazing plants. :)
 
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