N. Campanulata

[C.way]

Got this good plant in great condition, until it reached my hand, get ignored for a week and when I went back home from, gone bad...

Leaves started to rot from the end edge, according to the reputable seller, it was overly watered, hope it survive...

only 2 green leaves left here, and one is about to rot like those previous one, only 1 in great shape, no new leaf yet so far

 

[Opivy]

awh! it still looks alright?

Never learned much about these things-

I was at a book store yesterday with a gift card, and on my way out still had a few bucks left - there was a "Grow your own venus fly trap" kit. haha (just add flies)

Had to get it - was very excited until i read the instructions... Gotta let the seeds soak in water in the fridge for 3 weeks, then it may take up to 6 weeks to sprout and 3 years to grow fully.

Oh well, will still be fun I guess.

 

[3.1415926]

Good Choice, easy to grow but id prefer an alata or maxmia or truncata or rafflesiana

 

[C.way]

I've got truncata and rafflesiana, both are easier than this

 

[neps]

I've got truncata and rafflesiana, both are easier than this

N. campanulata is really not that tough. Please describe the growing conditions (light level, humidity, photoperiod, day/night temps, compost, water quality, watering frequency). I'll bet we can figure out how to help you!

 

[C.way]

N. campanulata is really not that tough. Please describe the growing conditions (light level, humidity, photoperiod, day/night temps, compost, water quality, watering frequency). I'll bet we can figure out how to help you!

thanks for the reply,

light level=bright but not under direct sunlight/partial florescent light, from 6am to 10pm every day

humidity=not measured, but it's good enough to let most mantis survive without misting

day/night temperature=day vary from 24C-32C, night vary from 18C-24C

water quality=Distilled tap water

Watering at the moment=light spraying every day

from other forum, I got to know that I've overly watered it, suggestion are I changed the medium to burn soil since this species are found in lime stone hill in the wild, but so far I didn't manage to get that item, but by lowering the water frequency, it stop blackening, just waiting for it to grow some new leafs

 

[neps]

thanks for the reply, light level=bright but not under direct sunlight/partial florescent light, from 6am to 10pm every day

humidity=not measured, but it's good enough to let most mantis survive without misting

day/night temperature=day vary from 24C-32C, night vary from 18C-24C

water quality=Distilled tap water

Watering at the moment=light spraying every day

from other forum, I got to know that I've overly watered it, suggestion are I changed the medium to burn soil since this species are found in lime stone hill in the wild, but so far I didn't manage to get that item, but by lowering the water frequency, it stop blackening, just waiting for it to grow some new leafs

Thanks for providing a summary of your conditions. Very helpful!

Sounds like your environment is pretty good. Direct fluorescent light should be fine, say 20 to 30 cm from lights. If the leaves burn a bit, you'll know you're using too much light, but anything up to the point of burning should be fine.

I grew this species for years in a 50:50 mix of perlite and peat. If it's water-logged, you could try that. It retains moisture well, but does not stay really wet.

Good luck, and let me know if I can help further!

 

[Schloaty]

I grow this plant very successfully in a mix of Long Fibered Spagnum moss and "orchid mix." (Bark, charcol, etc - I used the Schultz mix when I can find it).

I've never added limestone, but it does grow on limestone cliffs in the wild. From my experience, this is not required.

Mine grow great under flourescents, though I would imagine they could be hardened off (SLOWLY) to full sun, considering their natural habitat.

I water mine sporadically - and they don't seem to mind. So long as I don't let them go TOO long without water. At least once a week, if you SOAK them (and they're in a BIG pot). Two to three times for smaller pots.

My humidity tops out at only around 50% duing the day, little higher at night. Most of the time, it's in the 40's. This plant is small enough that you can keep it in a 10 gallon tank for years....and you'd only have to partially cover the tank in the winter when the heat is on.

The good thing about this plant is that it is VERY sturdy (for a nep). Just get that sucker in good conditions, maybe slightly higher humidity because it's "special needs" right now, and it should make a full recovery. HOWEVER, it is also a SLOW plant, so don't panic if you don't see improvement within a few days. I sun-burned my big female once (stupid stupid stupid), and it took over a YEAR to fully recover - but recover she did!

 

[Nepfreak]

Looks like you have it in pure long-fibered sphagnum. This mix can hold about 7 times its weight in water so it can go sometimes for a week without you having to water it. Just water whenever it seems to be drying out a bit. Campanulata won't like it very much if it gets too waterlogged and starts choking out the roots.