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Sun, Jul 15, 07 at 14:43
| HI
First thank you to all who answer my questions. Just to let you know toss some of the sickest looking Av's, but kept some. Ordered some new plants and leaves. Never ordered leaves before and I would like some asvise on how to grow. Some are expensive leaves[Russian] and I'm starting to panic! Also what are episcia? Are they grown just like violets? Found a bookshelf at an estate sale[50x49] what kind of lights can I use? Shop lites to wide. Thanks again in advance, Mary Beth |
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- Posted by fred_hill (fredchill@worldnet.att.net) on Sun, Jul 15, 07 at 16:45
| Hi Mary Beth, Glad to see you found some shelving to suit your needs. Now you need to get a couple shop lites for them. Years ago I bought shop lites at Home Depot and Sears. They were 48 inch with two bulbs. Only problem with them was the bulbs were too close together. If your shelves are 49 inches wide you will need two per shelf. Just make sure you get fixtures that take 48" bulbs. Smaller bulbs are more expeive. An episcia is a gesneriad plant. We often say it is a cousin to the violet. Most of thme have beautiful foliage but their bloom is minor. I start leaves in my soil mix of 1 part peat, 1 part coarse vermiculite and one part coarse perlite. I cut the stem of the leaf on an angle with the cut facing front and insert it into dampened soil mix. If you email me I can send you a sheet that I distribute when I speak to groups. I have included a link just for you to see what I mean about shop lights. Fred in NJ |
Here is a link that might be useful: hardware store
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| Fred, Thanks for the info. Fred,
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| Mary Beth, one shop light per shelf should be perfect. Be aware though, that if your shelving unit has a back, you will need extra-good air circulation to prevent powdery mildew. Episcias like a bit more light, more moisture, and more humidity than AVs. Good luck and have fun! Korina |
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