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Post by Brian Barnes on Sept 25, 2008 21:01:13 GMT
Hello All! Here's some updated photos of my three year old Pinguicula planifolia growing in submersion. The plants are the largest ones out of about a hundred or so seed planted years back... They truly are the largest I've ever seen in cultivation thus far. Some are approaching the 7 inch diameter mark. The seeds of from these specimens also produce larger than normal plants, compared to those studyed and photographed in the field over the years...Once the young plants reach about one inch across, they explode into growth, providing the submersion technique is used. I'll probably apply for cultivar status this year for these true "Giant" clones. Thanks for looking and Happy Growing, Brian.
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Post by PingKing on Sept 26, 2008 19:37:31 GMT
wow man they are huge.
good work
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Post by brokken on Oct 11, 2008 20:14:58 GMT
So they're growing in a really wet sphagnum bed?
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Post by Brian Barnes on Oct 11, 2008 22:38:38 GMT
Hi Brokken, Actually, they're growing in 3/4 fine sand, 1/4 peat.... Happy Growing, Brian.
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Post by stevestewart on Feb 18, 2009 13:21:34 GMT
Hello all, I just wanted to share a photo I took of Brian's Pinguicula planifolia last week. These flowers colors reminded me of water lilies. As you can see in the pic. Brian has been busy pollinating his giants. I hope you like them, Take care, Steven Stewart
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Post by Dave Evans on Feb 24, 2009 3:04:03 GMT
The seeds of from these specimens also produce larger than normal plants, compared to those studyed and photographed in the field over the years...Once the young plants reach about one inch across, they explode into growth, providing the submersion technique is used. I'll probably apply for cultivar status this year for these true giants. Dear Brian, I don't think your plants are giants, but rather they are simply being cultivated correctly. I read with interest you have not seen plants this large in the wild--all the plants I've seen in the wild were this large. They even produce stolons now and then.
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Post by Brian Barnes on Feb 24, 2009 14:23:01 GMT
Hello Dave,
I myself have never seen or photographed any Pinguicula planifolia as large as seven inches (18cm) 'in situ' throughout their main range in the Fl. Panhandle. I've explored the range for many years.
The largest I've seen and photographed 'in situ' is a little shy of 6 inches. That was during the optimal growth season (June) and in prestine conditions. Also, clumping and formation of multiple crowns wasn't all too common either. Have you any pics to share? I'd love to see a few 'in situ' shots...
Happy Growing,
Brian.
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Post by Randy Zerr on Mar 14, 2009 4:27:51 GMT
Nice plants. I've not actually measured any that I've seen in the field but they do get pretty big. I was out looking at a patch of 'em after work today and made a video. I'll put it on YouTube.
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