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Norhayati

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Posted 1382314091	Reply with quote #1

I am living in the tropics, Malaysia to be exact. Is it necessary to create mini greenhouse (like covering the small fig with bottles etc)? Or just leave them as is since the relative humidity here is more than 80%? Or we need to cover them certain time of the day? I really appreciate some answers from fig friends who stay in the same climatic zone as I am. __________________ Norhayati Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Wish list: Black Madeira

cobb4861

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Posted 1382315547	Reply with quote #2

If your like me I don't think covering does much for the humidity, but it does help protect them against bugs or animals. __________________ Meghan Cobb ~ Growing zone 9 Wish List: Pane e Vino White and /or Dark, De la Reina, Iranian mountain fig and anything else that is great to grow or at least try in the hot and humid Southeast Texas.

Norhayati

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Posted 1382317186	Reply with quote #3

Thanks Meghan. When I first started I lost a number of cuttings due to high moisture. Now I do not cover them but a few friends suggested I should cover them. It really made me confused but my gut feeling says that the tropics is actually a BIG greenhouset __________________ Norhayati Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Wish list: Black Madeira

james

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Posted 1382319722	Reply with quote #4

80% humidity is plenty __________________ In containers - Littleton, CO (zone 5b) In ground - N.E of Austin, TX (zone 8b) 2016 Wish List: Dārk Pōrtuguese, Grānthāms Royāl, Lātarolla, Negrettā, Nōire de Bārbentāne, Rockāway Green, Viōlet Sepōr, Viōlette Dāuphine. Iranian figs are always welcome.

DallasFigs

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Posted 1382320057	Reply with quote #5

Yeah, you don't need to cover them. You're in the ultimate green house.. lol __________________ James - Irving, TX - Zone: 8a Follow me on EBay Wish List: 187-25 · Ice Crystal · Maltese Beauty · Maltese Falcon

Tam

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Posted 1382323079	Reply with quote #6

Good information, Best, Tam

Dieseler

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Posted 1382371831	Reply with quote #7

Agree with other comments .

loquat1

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Posted 1382390282	Reply with quote #8

Ditto. __________________ Costas

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