Sockhom Posted May 23, 2009 Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 (edited) 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. Edited May 23, 2009 by Sockhom Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockhom Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 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: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockhom Posted May 23, 2009 Author Report Share Posted May 23, 2009 So yeah, like me, you can grow N. bicalcarata in a tank but be warned. It's ridiculous! . François. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laura Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 Wow, Francois!!! I didn't know the pitchers could get so big. Looks like you had a great trip. Thanks for sharing these ~ Laura Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy Posted May 24, 2009 Report Share Posted May 24, 2009 My guide told that the plants were impressive. This was one of the highlights of my sarawakian journey. And they are !!!!!!! Absolutely stunning pitchers. Even the leaves are impresssive. Thanks for sharing!! Iggy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clue Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 Excellent work! I guess Nepenthes bicalcarata does produce pitchers larger than 4" (but this is the wild we're talking about). Either that, or you're very short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clue Posted May 25, 2009 Report Share Posted May 25, 2009 (edited) Oops. I posted twice. It is very nice work. Edited May 25, 2009 by Clue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m.a.x Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 Azzzz!!!! very big wow!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalte-sterne Posted May 26, 2009 Report Share Posted May 26, 2009 thank you for sharing this wonderful images ! What a big pitchers !!! And colours !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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