manders Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 (edited) No pitchers at all last year but this year theyre pitchering, Edited June 12, 2015 by manders 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthes Lowii Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 WOW!!! Very nice!!! Good luck, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 They can put size on very quickly when their happy , quite a lot slimmer than mine and a stripey peristrome 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scotcarnivorousplants Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Brilliant!! I had a new pitcher open today on mine, no were near as yours thought, lots to look forward to. Well done! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Any idea which one this is, Mark? One of the BE ones? I've found boschiana a complete sod to grow at usual highland temperatures. I've now designated it a lowlander (18C min) and it's finally started to grow properly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manders Posted June 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 It's one of several I have from McPhersons seed collection from several years ago. Used to grow them in the house. They're not fast but very easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHoff Posted June 12, 2015 Report Share Posted June 12, 2015 Beautiful pitchers, It seems you have the perfect Nepenthes conditions Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmatil Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 Never seen such a long and slim pitcher. Very nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mujinamo Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 What a nice tall pitcher! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthes Lowii Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 What clone is it??? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manders Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 It's one of several I have from McPhersons seed collection from several years ago. Used to grow them in the house. They're not fast but very easy. What clone is it??? Thanks, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthes Lowii Posted June 15, 2015 Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 ... I need to pay attention... :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manders Posted June 15, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 15, 2015 ... I need to pay attention... :-( 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthaholic Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 (edited) Any idea which one this is, Mark? One of the BE ones? I've found boschiana a complete sod to grow at usual highland temperatures. I've now designated it a lowlander (18C min) and it's finally started to grow properly. Same here. I have a MT clone, thought it was going to die at sea level temps in the tropics (Philippines) 24-35 C but went from basal to vine in one year (15"), started producing upper pitchers, and has been flowering monthly ever since. Who knew? I also have a N, izumeae x truncata highland that is doing very well at tropical sea level temps. I think the highland - intermediate-lowland category for neps was based on WHERE the plants were/are located in the WILD. But people underestimate the adaptability of many neps. Someone should make a 'captive' temp category for neps, based on literature/info from growers. Am sure many will be surprised.... Edited June 20, 2015 by Nepenthaholic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manders Posted June 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Same here. I have a MT clone, thought it was going to die at sea level temps in the tropics (Philippines) 24-35 C but went from basal to vine in one year (15"), started producing upper pitchers, and has been flowering monthly ever since. Who knew? I also have a N, izumeae x truncata highland that is doing very well at tropical sea level temps. I think the highland - intermediate-lowland category for neps was based on WHERE the plants were/are located in the WILD. But people underestimate the adaptability of many neps. Someone should make a 'captive' temp category for neps, based on literature/info from growers. Am sure many will be surprised.... The problem with such a chart is that it would be based on opinion alone. Yes highlanders will grow faster in warm temps but after a year or three some have a habit of flowering themselves to death, some dont. Boschiana grows as low as 900m so probably will appreciate warmer than typical 'highland' conditions. In fact it makes a great plant for a windowsill in the UK as room tmperatures seem to suit it. Whether it will grow indefinately at lowland conditions or not would be intetesting to know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthaholic Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 Whether it will grow indefinately at lowland conditions or not would be intetesting to know. @manders: I see your point. You're right. That would be the definitive factor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky Posted June 20, 2015 Report Share Posted June 20, 2015 This would be why mine grew fast compared to my other neps , all mine are grown in household temps and grow better in the summer when its intermediate conditions , having a growth spurt at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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