N. benstonei: who grows it?

[sockhom]

Hello,

I would like to know more about this recent species (1999). According to Clarke who described it, this taxon might be a kind of link between malaysian species like N. sanguinea and the indochinese ones such as N. anamensis (smilesii).

I found this great field report by Michael Lo:
www.ibanorum.netfirms.com/eastcoast-kelatan.htm

I'm not only interested about it from a taxonomic point of view - I have read Clarke notes and work- but also from a horticultural point of view.
Actually, a couple of years ago, some seedlings were sold by Christian Klein from Germany and some seeds were available from times to times through nurseries.

One of my friends even had the chance to grow a small plant before it perishes mysteriously some time ago.

Looking forward to read you,


François.

[jefforever]

Hi François,

I'm growing it from seed. It is about 4 to 5 inches across, but it still has the pitchers formed onto the leaves, like many seedling do.

Maybe I can post pics later.

[sockhom]

Jan 7, 2009 12:43:34 GMT -10 jefforever said:

Hi François,

Maybe I can post pics later.

It would be kind. It seems to be quite an easy grower.


François.

[wijaya]

Hi Francois,

Here is mine, just got the plant week ago, looks quite adaptable to me:

Ed