aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on Jun 17, 2009 22:34:04 GMT
SWEET! Now you need one with the pitchers.
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on Jun 15, 2009 18:07:38 GMT
If you don't mind my asking, what happened to the 'AS'? Only saw a pic of the flower, do you have any of pitchers?
Happy Growing! Aslan
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
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
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on May 27, 2009 0:21:47 GMT
I have several root cuttings of Drosera Dichotoma "Giant" that've been growing well for the past few months, and they're now outside. ;D Recently, I fed 2 of them a very secret plant food/liquid that is found in every one of us, and quite a few other organisms on the planet.( I found out last year it is very effective for feeding many Cps, AND makes for some AWESOME pics dripping out of a VFT! ) I spread the liquid the whole length of the leaf 3 days ago. 2 days ago I noticed that the Dichotoma leaves were starting to curl around the food! I checked to see if the soil was dry, and it was sopping wet. The leaves are firm, and when I try to straighten the leaves out, they spring back into the curled positions when I let go. The leaves just recently got to their full size, so they aren't dying off or anything. I thought only the tentacles moved on forked 'dews?? Has anyone else seen this happen I thought this was REALLY wierd! By the way, I didn't harm anyone/thing to get the plant food except some dog ticks. Happy growing! Aslan
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on May 18, 2009 17:45:18 GMT
I've been reading some CP books about South American sundews, and now I want to grow them, especially D. villosa, graogolomensis, and meristocaulis(That's how you spell them, right?) Unfortunately, my books have almost no info on growing these! Is there a website or book that covers this seemingly mysterious part of the genus? Or even better, is there any experts or otherwise on this forum that can give general growing guidelines or advise on these dews? Thanks!
Aslan
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on May 11, 2009 16:35:36 GMT
Alright! How are your conditons temperature wise? They're looking good!
Aslan
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on May 8, 2009 14:22:01 GMT
Okay, I'm totally confused. One of my friends got his first Nep, a N. Madagascariensis from a nursery in Ohio, and was growing it as a highlander until I saw this thread and told him about it. Now he's growing it as a lowlander. But just today I was skimming the highland Nepenthes section of the 'Savage Garden,' and Mr. D'Amato put N. Madagascariensis in the highland section? If stevestewart's N. Madagascariensis is thriving in lowland conditions, and Mr. D'Amato's and nepsaroundthehouse's are growing in highland conditions, (Maybe I'm wrong, but that's where I'm thinking Mr. D'Amato would grow them in if that's what it says in his book. Correct me if I'm wrong.) does it matter what conditions it grows in? Is it like N. Maxima, Truncata, & Veitchii that have highland & lowland forms, or is it an intermediate species, or tolerant of highland conditions, or am I missing something here? By tolerant I mean growing well enough to produce pitchers. I hope someone could clear this up for me. Also, I was looking in Wikipedia about N. Madagascariensis, and it makes it sound like it doesn't like drier conditions at all! I know it isn't all that trustworthy,(Wikipedia) but it says,"This species (N. Madagascariensis) grows along the edges of swamps and in peaty or sandy soils." Here's the link: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nepenthes_madagascariensisAlso, there's a pic on the upper right side of the screen where N. Madagascariensis is growing naturally right next to what I'm assuming is water.(look on the bottom of the photo) Again, is there different forms of this species, or is this a mislabeled picture, or am I missing something here? With these questions I'm not trying to disprove or undermine anything that has been said already, I'm just trying to help my friend grow/not kill his first Nepenthes! I would appreciate anyone clearing this up for me! Happy growing! Aslan
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on Apr 28, 2009 18:02:25 GMT
I've been thinking of the idea of getting some Drosera Petiolaris,D. Ordensis, and D. Falconeri, but I can't find much info on these. The only book I have is the Savage Garden, which is kinda vague on woollies. It says 2:1 sand:peat, 60-90 degrees F, and wet to waterlogged soil. Do woolly dews prefer/thrive temps lower like tuberous sundews or more lowland Nepenthes-type temps? I was going to put them under grow lights which are 70-80 degrees daytime,60-70 nighttime, and 60-70% humidity right now, and maybe outside in summer. Summer temps are 80s-90s with HIGH humidity. Are they like Lowland Neps that need high humidity constantly? We use wood heat for winter which drastically lowers humidity and raises it into the 80s all the time, so would they need a terrarium then? And are they hard overall to grow, or more lenient temp/humidity wise? I know some seeds are in the seed bank, but do they need anything special like scarification or hot/cold dormancy to sprout? I know close to nothing about woollies, so any help will be appreciated. Thanks!
Aslan
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on Apr 20, 2009 17:21:30 GMT
Just curious, but how do you handle flower stalks? I 'm thinking the stalks are erect, which would need a pretty tall tank? Do you cut them off or something?
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on Apr 15, 2009 15:31:04 GMT
Love the pics! Makes me wish the Cobras were easier to grow. Would these plants be considered the mountain variety, or the costal variety?
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on Apr 15, 2009 15:26:06 GMT
Thanks! That's very helpful, since I have no experience with these.
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on Apr 8, 2009 16:12:31 GMT
I am thinking of getting some Proboscidea and Ibicella seeds from the seedbank, but am hesitant if they have no guarantee to germinate soon. I've read that Ibicella can take up to a year to germinate, and most Proboscidea that long as well. Is there a way to germinate these plants guickly, like say in a month? Is there any techniques/suggestions/advice that you can give me that'll help them germinate quickly? This is my first time growing/trying to grow these, and I'm clueless what to do about germination. Thanks! Aslan
|
|
aslan
Full Member
Posts: 13
|
Post by aslan on Mar 29, 2009 1:22:33 GMT
Hi y'all! we're planning on a vacation to Hilton Head Island, SC soon, and I really want to see some wild CPs! Is there any state parks, preserves, etc. that I can see some Sarracenia or something around that area? I would really like to see some S. Minor while I'm there! Thank you! Aslan
|
|