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Post by gunnar on Jan 18, 2009 9:01:45 GMT -5
Hey everyone, I was looking for some tips or growing techniques for growing lowland nepenthes. I've had pretty good success growing the smaller ones in tanks under fluorescent tubes but now they are getting too big for their tanks. I always see people growing them in their window sills and out in the open. Every time I move some of my plants into conditions other than aquariums they start losing their pitchers. I do in fact, make it a slow process to give them time to adjust. I'm sort of out of window space (50+ orchids hogging the precious light) but I have PLENTY of shelves with tubes. If you're very successful at growing nepenthes, I want to know more! Soil, watering, light..etc. Currently growing N. 'miranda', N. alata, N. campanulata, N. bicalcarata, N. ampullaria. I would like to grow much more than that, but not until I can make sure I will be able to see those sweet, sweet pitchers! Thank you for your time and I hope others will benefit from this thread as well! GREAT GROWING!
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Post by stevestewart on Jan 18, 2009 11:06:55 GMT -5
gunnar, If you take a look at Francois setups you will know how to grow these beauties the right way.  I have had good success in Florida growing lowland Nepenthes on my coffee table in my living room. Neps. will never keep as many pitchers for long periods of time when grown in low humidity. Three or four at a time for species like N. bicalcarata, N. bellii and N. ampullaria. Some of the hybrids such as N. x hookeriana, N. x trichocarpa, and N. raff. x bical. will hold more pitchers in less than optimal conditions. I have southern light exposure and never use forced air heating. Air conditioning in the summer months will shorten pitcher lifespan drastically. Take care, Steven Stewart |
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Post by Brian Barnes on Jan 19, 2009 11:42:32 GMT -5
Hey Leif, Sounds like you're well on your way to Nep addiction! What a way to go, huh? ;D Wait to you see the variety and selection I have here.....over 100 N. ampullarias grown from seed. Steve has some too...you will enjoy! When it comes to Nepenthes, Listen to Mr. Stewart and take what he says as gospel. He knows the genus very well!  Happy Growing, Brian. PS. Any pics of Fakhahatchee come out good? Did you see the U. radiata? B. |
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