Sockhom Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hello! I'm glad to present some Drosera pictures for all the dewy loving members of this board. I've found a plant which seems to be Drosera peltata in highland sandy bogs. I found many amazing plants during my trip in Cambodia but i think that little Drosera colony will stay as one of my dearest botanical memory. Some were literally growing on the rocks! I think everybody will appreciate the last picture ! Friendly, François. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amar Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I love that D. (pelata ssp.) auricula red form. I'm growing one from seed, but it's such a painfully slow grower and is merely one mm 'tall'. lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An D Smith Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hi Francois Fantastic pics and yes, that last one is something special, what Nep. species is it? Have you collected any seed of the Drosera? More pictures soon? Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarraceniashawn Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 I love that D. (pelata ssp.) auricula red form. I'm growing one from seed, but it's such a painfully slow grower and is merely one mm 'tall'. lol Dont worry, they will start growing faster soon enough, mine was so small you could barley see it when it sprouted and now six monthes later it is about 5 cm tall! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockhom Posted August 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hello . Thanks for the kind words An D. I was lucky that Cambodia is almost unexplored. More info on this cambodian Nepenthes: http://www.cpukforum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?p=187564#187564 No, i did not collect any Drosera seeds but i will return to the locations in the near future. Besides, my father lives in Cambodia. Maybe, i can convince him to do the treat! Friendly, François. PS: I've got some Utricularia shots comin' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Allan Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Hi François, Wonderful photos- thanks for sharing. That Drosera is a beautiful form. It is interesting that it is growing with a Nepenthes. Either the Nep must be adapted to the dry dormancy favoured by tuberous sundews, or the Drosera must cope with very wet conditions all year around. Cheers, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRFxtreme Posted August 2, 2007 Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Amazing habitat! Is this the first recorded instance of Nepenthes growing alongside Drosera? Never seen this before! 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockhom Posted August 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2007 Amazing habitat!Is this the first recorded instance of Nepenthes growing alongside Drosera? Never seen this before! 8) It's not the first record but it's rarely seen. I think this Nepenthes has a dry dormancy just like Nepenthes 'Viking' and Nepenthes smilesii. I will return at the location at the dry period next time. Friendly, François. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Rohrbacher Posted August 3, 2007 Report Share Posted August 3, 2007 Beautiful Drosera François (in dry soil ), thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Posted August 6, 2007 Report Share Posted August 6, 2007 That last picture is awesome, with those two growing side by side! :) Frank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khelljuhg Posted August 7, 2007 Report Share Posted August 7, 2007 Wow! Nice red D. peltata! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sockhom Posted August 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 Hello, I' ve just returned to Phnom Bokor about a week ago. I' m sad to announce that the two populations of Drosera peltata I have observed in 2007 have been wiped out by the building of a new road leading to a future touristic resort (gulf, Casino...). Hopefully, that sundew grows somewhere else in Bokor National Park. Francois. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amar Posted August 15, 2009 Report Share Posted August 15, 2009 That's very bad news.....typical for our times.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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