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Post by sykosarah on Nov 13, 2013 19:43:21 GMT
I have been growing unusual and exotic plants for over ten years, and within the past three have gained an interest in CP. I heard of Cephalotus and saw the plants in pictures, and instantly fell in love. However, the plants are extremely expensive and sensitive, so I was wondering if any of you could recommend a supplier so that when I spend that money, my plant doesn't arrive half dead (I have been burned before, with a plant that took nearly two weeks to arrive in the mail, that had a sickly yellow base. Sadly, the plant was too far gone for me to save, and died after a long fight of three weeks). That was a Venus flytrap, so it wasn't to hard on my budget, but Cephalotus go for over $30 in what I can find, so I want to be sure this time I get my money's worth. Any recommended suppliers?
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Post by paulbarden on Nov 14, 2013 1:17:01 GMT
For what country?
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Post by tanukimo on Nov 14, 2013 3:45:01 GMT
For the United States, Droseragemmae has Cephalotus for a decent price. I've never ordered anything from them before, so I can't say anything about them.
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Post by sykosarah on Nov 14, 2013 5:44:56 GMT
United States or Canada works, I live close to the boarder
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Post by sykosarah on Nov 14, 2013 5:48:43 GMT
Those are very good prices, however, those are Pygmy versions, with very small pitchers (1 inch diameter), and I was looking for a regular plant of the typical variety.
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Post by sykosarah on Nov 14, 2013 5:49:14 GMT
I am not into Pygmy plants, it limits what I can feed them.
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Post by bananaman on Nov 15, 2013 0:10:03 GMT
Those aren't pygmy plants. That website specializes in pygmy Drosera. Most Cephalotus clones don't get pitchers much more than 1.5" tall. Any that you would buy online are likely to be really young, with the plant begin maybe 2" across or less, and pitchers in the range of 1/4" tall. Mine, which was bought online 2 years ago is just now starting to make adult pichers, around 3/4" tall.
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Post by sykosarah on Nov 15, 2013 8:29:34 GMT
Sorry about the misunderstanding. And I am well aware that they are slow growers, I just did not notice the age of the plants. On another note, I have heard some CP take 3 years of full seasons just to sprout. I don't think I would have the patience for that.
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Post by taz6122 on Nov 18, 2013 5:30:32 GMT
On another note, I have heard some CP take 3 years of full seasons just to sprout. Which CP would that be? |
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Post by jdallas on Nov 18, 2013 14:48:28 GMT
Cephalotus tend to be in fairly high demand, so when they are available, they do tend to be small. Occasionally we do have larger plants available, but they'll be relatively expensive. We expect to have some available in the spring.
Jeff
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Post by bananaman on Nov 21, 2013 2:13:43 GMT
On another note, I have heard some CP take 3 years of full seasons just to sprout. Which CP would that be? That would include the tuberous Drosera, which can be quite difficult to sprout. |
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