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Post by dvg on Aug 23, 2011 12:36:07 GMT -10
Not that it was ever lost in the wild or cultivation, but N. ventricosa because of its common status in cultivation is oftentimes overlooked by CP hobbyists.  It is a great beginner's plant, but once the next great Nepenthes species or hybrid is added to the collection, N. ventricosa can end up at the back of the shelf, seemingly forgotten, neglected and not nearly as appreciated as when it was the fresh new face in the collection.  But if seen again through fresh eyes, this species truly does produce beautiful shapely pitchers, all the way from the hour glass pinching at the waist, to the slanting arched back of the upper portion of its pitchers.  I have been taking the time to get reacquainted again with this lovely species, and have really been appreciating the splendid grace that this species offers.  Rather than having this Nepenthes species become only a distant memory in my rearview mirror, i have chosen instead to revisit this underrated species with a renewed interest and have found that this is once again one of my favorite specimens in my whole collection.  dvg |
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Dave Evans
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Post by Dave Evans on Aug 23, 2011 15:47:34 GMT -10
You cannot go wrong with N. ventricosa.
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Post by morbus on Aug 24, 2011 0:31:40 GMT -10
Nice post DVG! I also recently rediscovered my ventricosa and i was actually quite embarrassed at how i'd neglected it. But i have given it some TLC and is on its way back  The upper pitchers are also quite awesome! One of my plants have Glossy white uppers with bright red peristomes. that added to the waist and other features you mention make it a very attractive plant indeed! |
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Post by leilani on Aug 24, 2011 23:47:23 GMT -10
N. ventricosa will always be a favorite. N. lowii reminds me of what ventricosa would look like if painted by Salvador Dali. |
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Post by dan on Aug 25, 2011 12:15:34 GMT -10
Thanks for reminding me of the ventricosa, (nice pics) as I'm just getting back into nepenthes after a few years away, the only plant I have left is a Rokko and that's at my sisters. I found a Bellii and ordered a couple the other day, but rather than look for the exotic I need to revisit the basic nepenthes.
Dan
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Post by leilani on Aug 25, 2011 22:28:01 GMT -10
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Post by Robiii on Aug 27, 2011 14:15:22 GMT -10
What a revival! Cheers And love the Dali reference, Sam. Part of what makes me love briggsiana so much as well as many other vent hybrids. food for thought... It isn't a matter of hybrid or species it's a matter of living life. |
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