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Old 11-17-2009, 01:17 AM
Judi85 Judi85 is offline
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my dracula vlad tepes is growing mold in its moss. ive taken photos.. i dont know what to do i keep it humid by a humidifer, but it needs a 70% to 90% humidity to live. so haw can i do this and prevent mold.
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Old 11-18-2009, 11:48 PM
Tele fan Tele fan is offline
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Draculas and Masdevallias need good air circulation to prevent mold. Try a small fan. Three times a year I treat them with a fungicide for rose's. I grow mine in a old fish tank to keep the humidity around 75% . I also use a mix of spragnum moss, perlite, and tree fern.
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