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Post by bob123 on May 31, 2009 18:35:03 GMT
Hi,
I am looking into getting some lowland neps for outside. I have looked at their requirements, and have a perfect area for some. I am looking for some common beginner plant species, and need some help deciding which. I have an area where they should be fine for the winter inside. I am hoping to find smaller species at first (my mom screamed when she heard how large Bicalacarta gets...)
Thanks in advance,
Bob123
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Post by ieatflys on Jun 1, 2009 15:17:51 GMT
I know for sure nepenthes ampullaria green or speckled is cheep and ridiculously fast and easy. [go to CP jungle]
ieatflys
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Post by bob123 on Jun 1, 2009 16:47:08 GMT
Thank you. I was also thinking of getting a rafflesiana and maybe a bicalcarta (if I can convince my mom ;D) are these good begginer neps as well.
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williamg
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Post by williamg on Jun 1, 2009 18:47:30 GMT
How will you keep your lowlanders warm during the winter? (I am assuming TN stands for Tennessee). They need to stay in the upper 70s (right? I have never grown them) While not lowlanders, I have had great success with N. Sanguinea, N. Ventrata, and N. muluensis x lowii here in VA.
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Post by bob123 on Jun 1, 2009 19:55:41 GMT
I am planning on bringing them inside my house. I have a humidifier that can keep the house really humid. Sort of off topic, But I am actually visiting Virginia later this month. I hope to visit Meadowview.
Thanks
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Post by williamg on Jun 1, 2009 20:54:59 GMT
Gook Luck then!
William
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Post by bob123 on Jun 1, 2009 22:20:40 GMT
Thanks. I guess I won't figure how they will do until I get them. Until then, I can only hope that I have the right info...
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Post by aslan on Jun 2, 2009 23:52:35 GMT
I'd definitely reccomend a N. Rafflesiana, since I've had mine over a year now, and I can't kill it! Got it in Feb last year from Black Jungle Terrarium Supply as my first Nepenthes. I put it outside in April-May, which is after the last frost here, and it's growing wonderfully! I get maybe a pitcher every 3 weeks or so. The pitchers a currently up to 2", with the total plant 8" across. The plant was half that size when I got it. The temps at night are almost always 55-60 F, with 80-95 in the day. It is unaffected by the 'low' night temperature. I live in southern KY, so technically, your place will be warmer than mine ;D.I used to keep it in a terrarium for the winter, but I'm going to experiment this winter and see if it'll grow on a 90 gal fish tank that's right next to a bright windowsill.
Not sure about a N. Bicarlata. I'm pretty sure they like it permanently hot n' humid environment, and aren't that tolerant of colder temps or lower humidity. I might be wrong, though, and your Bical will thrive! Another species that is tolerant is N. Mirabilis, and N. Truncata is very adaptable, and the pitchers do get as large as a Bicarlata.( Of course, that might be something your mom might object to!)
Wish you luck, and enjoy your trip to VA!
Aslan
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