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 23rd May 2009 - 10:54 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,362 Joined: 3rd August 2005 From: Haubourdin (near Lille) Northern France Member No.: 1,702  |
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.      
This post has been edited by Sockhom: 23rd May 2009 - 11:12 AM |
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23rd May 2009 - 10:55 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,362 Joined: 3rd August 2005 From: Haubourdin (near Lille) Northern France Member No.: 1,702 |
     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: |
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23rd May 2009 - 10:56 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 1,362 Joined: 3rd August 2005 From: Haubourdin (near Lille) Northern France Member No.: 1,702 |
          So yeah, like me, you can grow N. bicalcarata in a tank but be warned. It's ridiculous!  .François. |
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24th May 2009 - 07:04 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 45 Joined: 26th October 2007 From: Los Angeles, California Member No.: 3,696 |
Wow, Francois!!!
I didn't know the pitchers could get so big. Looks like you had a great trip. Thanks for sharing these ~  Laura |
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24th May 2009 - 08:39 AM
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Group: Sponsor Posts: 508 Joined: 14th April 2005 From: Wilrijk by Antwerp (Belgium) Member No.: 1,520 |
QUOTE (Sockhom @ 23rd May 2009 - 10:54 AM)  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 |
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25th May 2009 - 19:37 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 24th March 2009 From: Sunnyvale, Bay Area, CA Member No.: 4,628 |
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. 
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25th May 2009 - 19:37 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 70 Joined: 24th March 2009 From: Sunnyvale, Bay Area, CA Member No.: 4,628 |
Oops. I posted twice.
It is very nice work. This post has been edited by Clue: 25th May 2009 - 19:38 PM |
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26th May 2009 - 11:03 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 115 Joined: 16th November 2007 From: Bassano del Grappa (VI), Italy Member No.: 3,733 |
Azzzz!!!! very big wow!!!
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26th May 2009 - 11:09 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 41 Joined: 18th September 2007 From: Castiglione delle Stiviere (MN), Italy Member No.: 3,623 |
thank you for sharing this wonderful images !
What a big pitchers !!! And colours !! |
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