Some spectacular N. bicalcarata

[sockhom]

My first meeting with N. bicalcarata was a grand moment of my journey in Borneo but I must confess I was a bit disappointed by the small size of the pitchers (15- 20 cm). To me N. bicalcarata is supposed to be a very impressive species.
When I was in Mulu (to observe N. campanulata), I was told that I could see a spectacular population of the fanged pitcher plant.
My guide told that the plants were impressive.
And they were. The picthers were 25-30 cm long, sometimes a bit more.
This was one of the highlights of my sarawakian journey.










I could never put this flower scape in my lowland tank without bending it.

[sockhom]

Nepenthes bicalcarata is supposed to like semi shade but these plants grow in full sun! But in a damp, sometimes waterlogged soil.








And here are the biggest specimens:

[sockhom]

So yeah, like me, you can grow N. bicalcarata in a tank but be warned. It's ridiculous! :wink: .


François.

[Brian Barnes]

Hey Socky,

Incredible! Marvelous photos...

Look at all of those seed pods! Looks like N. bicalcarata is alive and well at that site. What a paradise, thanks for sharing them with us.

Happy Growing,

Brian.

[rzerr]

Spectacular! Thanks for the virtual expedition. The first two photos and a couple others look like there is poison ivy in the vegetation. Does it grow there? Arg.