Cephalotus and Heliamphora: No Fridge Needed

Taylor asks if refreezable ice packs can cool a terrarium for Cephalotus and Heliamphora in a 75°F room.

Room Temperature Is Fine

These plants thrive in the 70s°F. No cooling needed. Fluorescent lights are far better than a windowsill—Jeff once "stewed" plants in a window terrarium. Invest in proper lighting.

Lighting Specifics

Use fluorescent tubes, not compact fluorescents (too much heat). For a 10-gallon aquarium, two used shop lights work cheaply. Taylor's 12-inch Exo Terra terrarium can use the Exo Terra Compact Top with a Repti-Glo 2.0 26W bulb (or equivalent daylight CFL from a hardware store).

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com