where is there a ceph growing guide

[MICKEY]

where can I find a good ceph growing guide I want to try some

 

[chezilla]

http://www.foxoles.dsl.pipex.com/


http://www.flytrapcare.com/phpBB3/cephalotus-follicularis-caresheet-updated-10-16-09-t1936.html

 

[RL7836]

Searching the forum will turn up lots of interesting reading, as will using your friend Google. Here are a few others to start ... Matt's, ICPS & another. Enjoy.

 

[MICKEY]

another was the best site thanks

 

[Wolfn]

I follow 'The Savage Garden'

 

[BigBella]

It would depend upon where you are and whether you intend to grow them outside (as I do) or under lights. Both have advantages and disadvantages; and I agree with a few others here and seek out those who have had the longest success with Cephalotus . . .

 

[Devon]

There is also this one - http://mysite.verizon.net/elgecko1989/Cephalotus_follicularis.html

 

[vraev]

Post up your conditions etc.... av8tor1 has fantastic experience and he taught me how to grow cephs. The key with them is: Open media, don't obsess with humidity and good light. Now they are like weeds and I never actually bother doing much for them. The plants take care of themselves.

 

[MICKEY]

i live in western Oregon zone 7 5-6 hours of sun a day shade the rest,temp mid 70f day 50f night humidly 80% night ,50%day (summer),winter inside t12 70F day 65f night low humidity
would like to try a giant if I can find one for a reasonable (cheap) price
would 75% quartz sand 20% peat work?

 

[The Griffin]

It would work, but why do you want such a high % of sand and what is the final 5%?

Joe

 

[vraev]

That sounds pretty good. Temperatures are nice and moderate. They will appreciate the high light. I would personally try growing it outside if you get a good sized ceph. Don't worry about humidity. I used to grow my cephs in a room with 30-40% humidity in a media with orchid bark 40%, perlite 20% and peat 40%. If anything, have a tray with some pebbles and water to place the pot on. That should make a nice microenvironment. But, if you are going to place it outside, it might need regular and constant watering in this media. Cephs don't mind this treatment at all.