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Post by Sockhom on Jan 8, 2011 9:20:46 GMT
Hello, I'm about to see the first adult pitcher of this undescribed taxon: carnivorousockhom.blogspot.com/2011/01/helimphora-spec-nov-los-testigos-at.htmlI was wondering who grows it here and if any of you had good success with it? It seems - at least by browsing the various fora- that this plant is not so common in cultivation. Like I said in the link I provided above, I simply grow it like any other Heliamphora. Cheers, François. |
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Post by Brian Barnes on Jan 8, 2011 13:28:14 GMT
Hey Socky, I've been growing several plants labelled as H. sp. "Foothill Testigos" for a while now. I believe they are the same plant you speak of? You'll find more internet "hits" if you use this name..  Mine were slow to start producing adult pitchers in my conditions and seem to be a little more tolerant of warmer temperatures than H. sp. "Angasima" or H. sp. "Akopan". Perhaps they are more of a "lowland" form? They don't seem to enjoy a nightly drop in temperature as much as other species do. I'll post some pics of them soon... Happy Growing, Brian |
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Post by Sockhom on Jan 8, 2011 21:40:38 GMT
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Post by Brian Barnes on Jan 8, 2011 22:26:40 GMT
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Post by Sockhom on Jan 8, 2011 23:20:24 GMT
Hi Brian, Thanks a lot for posting the "Foothill Testigos" pictures. This is the first time I get to see some adult pitchers in cultivation. Congratulation!  And what a fantastic collection of Heliamphora you have  ! (and you know how much I appreciate this genus). You do have a lot of H. sarracenioides. Are these different clones? Speak soon, François. |
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Post by PingKing on Jan 9, 2011 2:11:44 GMT
wow man great plants Brian...)))
Xavier
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Post by jeff on Jan 12, 2011 8:56:57 GMT
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Post by Brian Barnes on Jan 12, 2011 13:40:50 GMT
Thanks Everyone, Socky, those are just divisions I've made over time. H. sarracenioides and H. folliculata and others grow like weeds for me.... ;D Jeff, Yes, that is Wistuba's clone of H. sp. "Foothills Testigos"...  Happy Growing to all, Brian |
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Post by buckcity on Jan 14, 2011 1:03:34 GMT
Gee Brian, you've been busy! That last picture is stunning.
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Post by Dave Evans on Jan 14, 2011 4:37:51 GMT
Yeah, I've got to say; H. sarracenioides is just about the creepiest looking pitcher plant--ever. It looks like it should be poisonous even though it isn't ;D
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Post by Brian Barnes on Jan 14, 2011 13:11:24 GMT
Thanks Buck,
Dave I agree totally. I call them "pots of scheming Druids" due to their hooded appearance... ;D
Happy Growing!
Brian
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Post by Sockhom on Feb 5, 2011 14:13:16 GMT
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Post by RL7836 on May 1, 2011 13:30:08 GMT
When I received this plant last year, it was just a little guy - but almost immediately started putting out new pitchers. I was very happy when this one came up - figuring this elegant shape was what truly mature pitchers looked like...  Fast forward around 7 months and it's still growing like a champ. Here's a current pic - notice the cool red hoods and that it's putting out 3 new pitchers at the same time (& the one @ 1 o'clock is just finishing opening. The pitcher at 11 o'clock is the one in 1st picture)...  .... and a pitcher close-up:  |
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Post by Sockhom on May 11, 2011 21:07:53 GMT
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Post by Brian Barnes on May 12, 2011 13:15:35 GMT
Looking good, Socky! Great color... Brian |
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! (and you know how much I appreciate this genus). You do have a lot of H. sarracenioides. Are these different clones?
