neps
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Post by neps on Mar 16, 2007 3:26:27 GMT
Had a bit of free time today (for a change) so thought I would break out the camera and take a few shots. A couple of images of N. clipeata. This species seems to grow best for me when grown in a highland environment. Lowland conditions always seem to leave my clipeatas looking a bit baked.... Here is N. glandulifera, a wonderfully fuzzy plant, with lots of nice, sticky goo oozing from the nectaries all over the surface of its pitchers and leaves. N. ovata is quite appealing, with its crimson coloration. I've found this species to do best with rather cool nights. N. spec. nov. Sumatra; this plant is still pretty young. One of the smaller species which one does not see photographed often enough: N. tentaculata, from G. Trus Madi. Last, but not least, one of my favorites: N. villosa. This pitcher is about 12 cm in height.
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matti
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Post by matti on Mar 16, 2007 4:32:13 GMT
wowie jeff!, can I ask if you may take a picture of your whole villosa plant?
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Post by Jeremiah on Mar 16, 2007 4:34:18 GMT
Wow breathtaking as always, thanks so much for sharing. That N. clipeata is spectacular.
-Jeremiah-
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Post by Sockhom on Mar 16, 2007 8:13:16 GMT
Jawdropping ! Exceptionnal plants, Neps! I love the glandulifera. That clipeata is amazing too! What are your highland temperatures range? Do you use a cooling system? Thanks for replying. François.
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Post by Clint on Mar 16, 2007 21:25:54 GMT
Simply fabulous! I can't decide which plant I like best!
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neps
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Post by neps on Mar 16, 2007 23:47:32 GMT
I'll try; it's not easy to do, due to the location of the plant, and the fact that I don't have a suitable background that is large enough to make a good photo.
Thanks! Glad you like them. I've had the clipeata for about ten years. It's a superlatively interesting, and easy, species to grow. And, I must say that you've posted some interesting photos, both here and elsewhere, yourself. I'm particularly fond of your N. rajah.
Hi François,
Thanks! My highland temperature range, for all but the ultra highland plants, is approximately 10 to 25 C. For plants like N. villosa, it is about 3 to 20 C. I use a modified freezer to grow N. villosa, a system which works pretty well, I think.
Thank you, JLAP!
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Post by Michael Catalani on Mar 17, 2007 0:03:49 GMT
Nice job getting the fuzz of the N. glandulifera on camera. It really shows off well.
The dark / purple N. tentaculata was always a favorite of mine, but anything from Mt Trus Madi is always high on my list.
That villosa is magnificent!
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neps
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Post by neps on Mar 17, 2007 0:09:34 GMT
Thanks for your kind words, Michael!
I hope that you are doing well these days. Have not heard from you in a long time....
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Post by pthiel on Mar 17, 2007 2:06:27 GMT
Jeff,
Your plants always look magnificent - you are what all of us indoor growers are striving to be. Any chance you will be sharing some of your indoor growing techniques over in the indoor growing forum, I really need to rebuild some of my growing area and would love to get some new and better ideas.
Cheers Pete
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Post by vraev on Mar 17, 2007 4:30:43 GMT
OMG! that villosa is breathaking.....WOW>....I have never seen a nep that beautiful....it actually matches jeremiah's rajah pic. WOW...
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Post by picrophyll on Mar 17, 2007 13:02:18 GMT
Jeff Greetings, I see you are still doing well with the ultra highland. Is that N. villosa one of the originals ? What about the N. hurrulliana, is that still growing? I'm about to post some pics of it's brother that I kept. Cheers Phill
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neps
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Post by neps on Mar 17, 2007 20:40:58 GMT
Thanks, Pete. I am happy to share whatever I've learned. If there's something you'd like me to comment on, please let me know and I'll try to address it specifically. Just ask....
Thanks! I am fond of it...! What is really amazing is watching it grow and seeing the developmental phases of the pitchers.
Hi Phill,
This villosa is one that I have had for over ten years.
I do have N. hurrelliana; it is growing well and is a very lovely plant! Would love to see the pics you have; hope that you post them soon!
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Post by pthiel on Mar 18, 2007 21:53:58 GMT
Jeff,
Nothing really specific I would be interested in seeing some details of your growing conditions and how you are maintaining them. I think that a series of posts on how you have the different environments in your basement posted in the Indoor growing area would be of interest to many home growers. you have managed to grow and grow well a lot of species that people are afraid to try because they cannot figure out how to mimic the natural conditions of the plants.
I am working on a new growing area and would like to incorporate some of your highland techniques into it to help me get better growth and make my plants happier.
Cheers Pete
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Post by neps on Mar 19, 2007 1:25:47 GMT
Hi Pete! Some of the stuff you've suggested is on my website, I believe, but I'll see if I cannot start a thread elaborating on some of the details in the near future. I'm certainly no authority on this stuff, but do like to grow Nepenthes, so if I can be of help, I'll try to do so. BTW, here are a couple of other shots I've had lying about.... N. rigidifolia: N. tenuis:
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Post by Cornholio on Mar 20, 2007 18:02:07 GMT
Hello Jeff, Great plants, the villosa is the favourite! Can you tell me where you got the N. spec nov Sumatra? Your plant looks like mine: I got it from Michael Schach and I think this plant shows differences between that clone selled by BE. Cheers, Max
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