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    Forum: Tropical PlantsReplies: 2, Views: 58
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    tropicalnut777
    Provo, UT (Zone 5a)

    December 23, 2012 4:36 PM

    Post #9365625

    im thinking all you tropical plant enthusiasts might be able to help me..
    i dont have a greenhouse..that said.. i am growing tropical amorphophallus'..
    i can keep growing conditions good ..but im challenged during winter..
    ?? question ..heating the pots with the corms..
    i use heat pads..but my biggest corms well thats not enough heat..and i dont want to
    heat the whole house to 80F..
    i was thinking of using heating cables attached to thermostat..and bury the heat cable
    right in the soil. along the edge of the pot.. the thermostat would keep it at desired temp
    and wouldnt be "hot" so im thinking wouldnt damage the corm..or roots..
    am i nuts?? :)
    any ideas.. thoughts..???
    much thanks

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