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Post by sockhom on Dec 17, 2008 16:51:29 GMT -5
Hello  , Thanks for the welcome everyone. There's sometimes no better introduction than to post some pictures. Heliamphora are one of my very favourite genus. I grow them in my garage under tubes. So there is always a good drop of temperatures at night. This is wintertime here in old Europe and the sunpitchers thrives! General views from my two terrariums:     Heliamphora heterodoxa from Ptari tepui:   Heliamphora sarracenioides:   Heliamphora exappendiculata from Amuri tepui. This is an easy grower for me.     I have successfully cross pollinated my Heliamphora folliculata last year and I got 3 seeds. One germinated and I am now the proud father of a lovely tiny Heliamphora. I have some more flowers coming soon this year. Be sure, I will to get some more seeds again, species and hybrids. Cheers, François. |
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Post by daniel on Dec 17, 2008 18:38:06 GMT -5
Hi François, you are right, the best start is a new topic. Really nice plants, they seem to like your garage. Wow, what a big H. exappendiculata  , very beautiful plant. Mine is much smaller.  Best regards, Dani |
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Post by maxposwillo on Dec 17, 2008 20:13:43 GMT -5
Hi François,
Great Looking plants! I'm looking forward to seeing the H. sarracenioides reach maturity.
Good Growing,
Max
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Post by Brian Barnes on Dec 18, 2008 5:38:03 GMT -5
Wow,  Your Heliamphora always look impressive, Francois! I can remember back when your H. sarraceniodes was just a tiny little guy... ;D Good job, very happy and healthy plants. Any idea on your humidity levels? Some pitchers look spotted, like humidity may be a little too high or not enough air movement... Anyways, they look fantastic as usual! Happy Growing, Brian. |
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Post by stevestewart on Dec 18, 2008 7:12:07 GMT -5
Wow, Your Heliamphora always look impressive, Francois! Any idea on your humidity levels? Some pitchers look spotted, like humidity may be a little too high or not enough air movement... Anyways, they look fantastic as usual! Happy Growing, Brian. Do you pick up each plant 3-5 times a day, mist it, and tell it how nice it looks? ;D I know Brians secrets to growing beautiful plants!! Just kidding! Beautiful plants! Steve |
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Post by sockhom on Dec 21, 2008 16:15:49 GMT -5
Some pitchers look spotted, like humidity may be a little too high or not enough air movement... Anyways, they look fantastic as usual! Happy Growing, Brian. Hi Brian , You're right. This is the flaw of my setup. In summer, I use to spray the plants from time to time but I have to stop spraying when the temperatures are colder. Sometimes, the terrariums seem to be too humid and some pitchers get some spots. I'm considering to set a bigger terrarium with some ventilation but so far, when I stop spraying too much, the pitchers are really fine. Thanks for the kind words everyone ;D. François. |
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Post by diodio on Dec 22, 2008 14:10:05 GMT -5
Hi, As I'm just starting with Heliamphoras, this thread is welcome to motivate the troops ;D: these pics are totally awesome and defenitely reveal a skilled hand ! A+ |
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Post by jeff on Dec 23, 2008 2:30:16 GMT -5
"magnifique" have you the possibility to show us heterodoxa var heterodoxa ptari and heterodoxa gran sabana  I am interested. jeff |
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Post by agoo on Jan 5, 2009 16:52:34 GMT -5
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Post by jcreef on Jan 7, 2009 22:09:12 GMT -5
Beautiful specimens François! Heliamphora is BY FAR one of my favorite genus!! Sadly there aren't as many Heli growers in Florida, especially South Florida. Your obviously providing great conditions for them to grow, a great collection indeed!!
Warmest Regards and Happy Growing,
-Jc
Miami, Fl
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, very beautiful plant. Mine is much smaller. 
I am interested.