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Successful cultivation of Darlingtonia californica in a hot climate via root zone chilling
Shawn Lyons
Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 52(3):156-161
Published 9 August 2023
https://doi.org/10.55360/cpn523.sl419
Abstract
Maintenance of consistent cool root zone temperatures is the factor most critical for successful Darlingtonia californica cultivation. Darlingtonia plants grown semi-hydroponically with chilled water will tolerate ambient temperatures substantially warmer those grown conventionally.
Keywords: Huntington Botanical Gardens, exhibit, bog planter, Darlingtonia californica
Article Citation
Shawn Lyons. 2023. Successful cultivation of Darlingtonia californica in a hot climate via root zone chilling. Carniv. Pl. Newslett. 52(3):156-161. https://doi.org/10.55360/cpn523.sl419
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