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Old 14-04-2012, 11:28 AM posted to uk.rec.gardening
Stephen Wolstenholme[_2_] Stephen Wolstenholme[_2_] is offline
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Default Cheapest way to keep at 15-22 degrees celcius?

On Fri, 13 Apr 2012 21:40:14 +0000, BlackThumb
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Hello,

I would like to buy a cocoa tree seedling, but they need to be kept at
15 c minimum. We have the heating on in our house as little as possible,
and during the winter night, use an electric blanket.

It also needs to be humid. The easiest way would be to stand it over
water, but what about heating it? I don't have a green house, but I do
have a conservatory (incase that's any help). I was hoping for the
cheapest way to keep it heated (if possible). Portable heaters are too
expensive to run.

If you don't think it's possible to keep a plant warm cheaply, I guess
I'll have to leave it .


It needs space, warmth, light and humidity. You need to supply them
all artificially. A sort of tropical greenhouse. You won't find a
cheap method.

Steve

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