D.regia

[dewy]

My D.regia has been growing kinda weird since I received it on April 28,2006. The new leaves unravel like they are supposed to, but the tentacles don't "unfold" like they should. Then, after about 2 weeks the leaf begins to turn black. It is about 6 inches from my grow light, temps around 80-85F during the day, and humidity around 50-60%. Anybody know what I am doing wrong?
dewy

 

[dewy]

Bump.

 

[Outsiders71]

They take a little time adjusting to new environments. So I'd say within another week or so they should be OK. As long as it's producing new growth I wouldn't worry.

In my experience with them, they love to be flooded. I constantly have my water dish full. I'm growing mine in LFS ripped up with Perlite.

 

[rattler]

ive been told unless you have the "Big Easy" cutivar this species can be frustrating for most. mine has been doing what our describing for 8 months now. actually looks quite healthy but my venusta is bigger

 

[LLeopardGGecko]

Quote[/b] (rattler_mt @ May 22 2006,5:59)]ive been told unless you have the "Big Easy" cutivar this species can be frustrating for most. mine has been doing what our describing for 8 months now. actually looks quite healthy but my venusta is bigger

Same here. My D. regias are just very picky plants. The ends of their leaves go black about a week after unfolding and only one of my two plants seems to be getting any bigger.

I should try the flooding thing though, seeing as I usually let the tray dry out between waterings.

 

[dewy]

Quote[/b] (Outsiders71 @ May 22 2006,8:24)]They take a little time adjusting to new environments.  So I'd say within another week or so they should be OK.  As long as it's producing new growth I wouldn't worry.

In my experience with them, they love to be flooded.  I constantly have my water dish full.  I'm growing mine in LFS ripped up with Perlite.

How large a pot is it in and how much water is it standing in?
Mine is in a 4 inch pot and has 2 inch long leaves.
Thanks,
dewy

 

[Outsiders71]

6inch pot. Stands in usually 3-4 inches of water.

 

[BobZ]

I have had no problems with any clone of D. regia, including 'Big Easy'. I grow my plants in an 8-inch plastic pot in my unheated greenhouse. However, the bigger the pot, the better. The soil I now use is a well drained mix of peat and perlite. I water from the top and let the water drain out. The pots do not sit in a water tray. I think it grows best in a mild climate with some cool night temps.

For some photos and discussion, see
http://www.humboldt.edu/~rrz7001/zphotos/D_regia.html
http://www.humboldt.edu/~rrz7001/zphotos/D_regiaBigEasy.html
http://www.humboldt.edu/~rrz7001/pubs/CPN80.pdf

 

[CP2k]

Hi Dewy,

You might want to check if the plant was previously grown in a high humidity environment or if it was recently removed from tissue culture. In both cases, the plant would need to be adjusted to lower humidity(50%).
D.regia grows much better for me outdoors in CA. They appreciate a drop in temperature at night. I haven't found the Big Easy cultivar to be much different or easier to grow than my other clones of regia from Baineskloof.