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Optimal Temperature Ranges for Drosera adelae, spatulata, and Nepenthes Species in a Greenhouse

Ranges for Optimal Growth (Not Absolute Limits)

D. adelae: night 55–70°F, day 70–80°F.
D. spatulata: night >65°F, day 75–85°F.
N. sanguinea: night 55–70°F, day 75–85°F.
N. madagascariensis & rafflesiana: night >70°F, day 75–85°F.
Adjust light for temperature. Drosera mix (1:1 peat:perlite) fine. Nepenthes mix must lack compost/forest soil.

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