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Old 12-23-2008, 08:19 PM   #1 (permalink)
 
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can someone give me some pointers or tips on growing dc in connecticut.

in need of information (new at growing them). i am growing them in 6'' pots and they are kept above 60 degrees. please reply
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Maybe try to grow them indoors with the LED grow lights.
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well im getting a flourescent light for christmas so would that work too?

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what is better led or flourescent?
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what do i do with the dead skin under some leaves, do i peel it off or leave it alone?

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I think the LED grow lights are better. I ordered some from here
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Steven, there are as many different opinions on grow-light preferences, as there are types of grow lights. There are some good threads on this subject from all perspectives, and I am certain you will find the one that is correct for you there.

Simply search under the keywords: "grow lights"

As to the dead leaves, if they are just dry, you can trim them close to the pstem. If they are rotting, they should be peeled away from the pstem and cut off for your compost pile. Rot appears as moist, brown (coffee colored) tissue and should be removed to prevent its spread.
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What zone are you? I keep mine under florescence...so bright light and I keep them on the dryer side for the winter months...Keep the mites off by wiping the leaves,top and bottom with a little warm soapy water,weekly and dont fertilize until the days get longer and brighter...then put them outside.
Nice tropical soil mix with perlite to keep it well drained...as far as fruiting...mine have yet to do that....hping this year....if anyone has any suggestions on getting them to fruit?????cheers.....
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What zone are you? I keep mine under florescence...so bright light and I keep them on the dryer side for the winter months...Keep the mites off by wiping the leaves,top and bottom with a little warm soapy water,weekly and dont fertilize until the days get longer and brighter...then put them outside.
Nice tropical soil mix with perlite to keep it well drained...as far as fruiting...mine have yet to do that....hping this year....if anyone has any suggestions on getting them to fruit?????cheers.....
Move to the tropics! It's too short of a season where you live. lol
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my zone is 6
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and actually i am origanally from hawaii, but then i moved to connecticut so its still a little hard to adjust to this new climate
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