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Post by nepromantic on Sept 18, 2008 15:54:52 GMT -10
Origin: DIY type store amongst N. ventrata shipment. Look like all T/C origin planted in now past it spaghnum. All labelled as Nepenthes alata (Isn't everything?). Plant:
Lower Pitcher: Upper Pitcher: None yet, sorry. Lid: opps, I may have pulled it apart a little too much.
Leaf: Attachment: Inflorescence: None produced to date. Notes: Initial thoughts are; probably Nepenthes "gentle (velvet)" [N. fusca x maxima]. But possibly Nepenthes “Red Leopard” [N. ventricosa x maxima]. Your experience and time on this is much appreciated as are any cultivation tips on this one. Simon.
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Post by gre3nmind on Sept 21, 2008 12:18:32 GMT -10
Simon I'm pretty positive that those are N. Miranda clones. the pitchers, leaves everything appears to be correct. Wouldn't mind a second opinion on this though.
Rob
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Post by nepromantic on Sept 21, 2008 19:59:56 GMT -10
Thanks Rob. N. Miranda is another Maxima hybrid I see, not knowing this one I did a seach and it does look very similar. To tell you the truth the pictures of each of these I have found are all very similar at this size plant. Wow, is there any way of telling these apart at this stage or do I need to grow them up a bit more to reveal more characteristics?
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Post by gre3nmind on Sept 23, 2008 23:09:29 GMT -10
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Post by nepromantic on Oct 17, 2008 10:58:51 GMT -10
Thanks for the pictures Rob! I hope I can grow my plants as well as yours, they are a very nice plant. I think you could be right on it being a Miranda as they are begining to look a little different to the N. gentle/velvet that we have in NZ. I look forward to growing this plant on and getting similar results to you. I too have found they prefer it with a touch of shade. Cheers, Simon.
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