Hey there gang, first post on the forum; need some help.
I've been having pretty good luck with my heli as a first-time grower up until today - I noticed 3 of the pitchers are looking rumpled and shabby. I was surprised, as so far it's been doing really very well, lots of new growth in the 3-4 months I've had it. It's had periodic aphid issues that have been a quick fix w/ a fine-bristled old toothbrush sprayed with oil based insecticide.
Setup:
It sits in a tank on a lattice over still water to help humidity, is about 80 during the days and 65 at night thanks to timed swamp cooling, top-watered 3x/ wk, 14-hour photoperiod. I have it in a tray to catch excess water, but don't really "tray water," I just use that as an indicator for when it's getting dry.
Suggestions appreciated; photos below.
Problem pitchers:
Good Pitchers: (same plant)
I've been having pretty good luck with my heli as a first-time grower up until today - I noticed 3 of the pitchers are looking rumpled and shabby. I was surprised, as so far it's been doing really very well, lots of new growth in the 3-4 months I've had it. It's had periodic aphid issues that have been a quick fix w/ a fine-bristled old toothbrush sprayed with oil based insecticide.
Setup:
It sits in a tank on a lattice over still water to help humidity, is about 80 during the days and 65 at night thanks to timed swamp cooling, top-watered 3x/ wk, 14-hour photoperiod. I have it in a tray to catch excess water, but don't really "tray water," I just use that as an indicator for when it's getting dry.
Suggestions appreciated; photos below.
Problem pitchers:
Good Pitchers: (same plant)