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Post by william9in on Oct 16, 2012 17:52:36 GMT -10
Hi Everyone!
I ordered two N. clipeata from Wistuba ( just in case one dies in shipping ) and I wold like to know haw to take care of the plants. From what I know it grows on vertical granite cliff faces of Mount Kelam in Borneo. Grows in altitudes of approximately 600 to 800 m.
I'm going to use a mix of 50/40/10 long sphagnum / perlite / granite and 50% shade. The plant will be growing outside in Miami FL.
Any advice will be greatly appreciated!
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Dave Evans
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Post by Dave Evans on Oct 17, 2012 15:11:51 GMT -10
You should not treat this plant like a lowlander with regard to its watering, it hates wet feet. Extremely similar to the watering needs of N. veitchii and N. albomarginata.
I consider it an intermediate species which means it likes warmth during the day and coolish but never cold temps at night. Also likes plenty of airflow. I've seen several plants die when kept in closed terrariums--conditions N. ampullaria does fine in.
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Post by william9in on Oct 17, 2012 16:37:52 GMT -10
Thanks Dave! I will let it dry a little before watering and I have a lot of air movement in the backyard.
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Post by william9in on Oct 17, 2012 16:40:20 GMT -10
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Post by Domgravine06 on Oct 17, 2012 20:06:40 GMT -10
Make sure to protect here in florida..wont survive our winter. And maybe it hads granite in natural habitat but in cultivation and dpending on conditions, it doesnt need granite in its mix. Hope that helps:) for all nepenthes i always say open and airy mix.
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Post by william9in on Oct 18, 2012 3:00:41 GMT -10
Thanks Dom! I will move it inside when it gets 55F. The mix is an experiment and will use granite on only one of the two.
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Post by william9in on Oct 18, 2012 11:28:43 GMT -10
Got it today! It's the one on the left.   |
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Post by Domgravine06 on Oct 18, 2012 18:43:18 GMT -10
i love the ventricosa x rafflesiana where ever did you get it from??? it was white for me tho! lol more light;)
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Post by Domgravine06 on Oct 18, 2012 18:43:59 GMT -10
p.s let me know when you cut it:P
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Post by william9in on Oct 23, 2012 12:44:20 GMT -10
i love the ventricosa x rafflesiana where ever did you get it from??? it was white for me tho! lol more light;) I think white looked better. |
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Post by Domgravine06 on Oct 23, 2012 19:49:33 GMT -10
more light;)
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