soxer123 Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Because I lack ideal growing conditions, I have only had relative success with my small carnie collection. Then in May, I had to go into hospital for major surgery, so I farmed out my trough of terror which has 2 pitchers and a sundew in, to my pal Bob the Butcher, who has a garden and a water butt to give the plants just what they need. I have neither of those luxuries. Last week, I had the opportunity to pop down to the west country and whilst I was there, I bought a couple of new plants from a garden centre near Clevedon, who have a small but interesting selection. I plumbed for a hybrid VFT with deep red interior surfaces to the traps and a hybrid purpura pitcher. For the moment, they are on my desk by a large sash cord window and have started a cull on the annoying little flies that get in here. I am determined I will get the VFT through the winter dormancy this year, as I have had less success with those than I have with pitchers. Here are some links to pics on my Flickr stream: Super macro pic of trap VFT Pitcher Perhaps the experts here can confirm the pitcher is a purpurea hybrid and throw a little light on the variety of the VFT ? KP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Garden centre pitcher plants are best left labelled as hybrids - I dont grow that many purps to be honest but I'd say to leave it labelled as a purp hybrid - atleast that way you cant be wrong! The vft isnt really worth labelling (though you could label it with something descriptive like "typical with red traps" if you want) - coming from a garden centre its unlikely to be a specific clone and even if it did look like a certain clone you can never be sure so best not to try guessing. There's already enough mis-labelled plants out there so unless you're 110% sure then best not to label as a specific clone. If you're looking for properly labelled plants or certain clones then its best to buy them from an experienced/trusted grower. Just remember - as long as you give them enough sunlight, the right water, compost etc and a cold dormancy period they'll be fine! Good luck Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxer123 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks for that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Bog Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 (edited) .Last week, I had the opportunity to pop down to the west country and whilst I was there, I bought a couple of new plants from a garden centre Hi Soxer I went to my local GC yesterday for some general purpose compost and they had a tray of those CP's. I succumbed and came away with a Sundew and Pinguicula I was hoping to keep them in the house over winter to mop up the pesky little flies that seem to inhabit any plant I have. But from what Heather just said maybe they would be better left in the greenhouse to overwinter... what about a compromise and bring indoors in late February? Nice photo's btw. rgds Bob Edited July 15, 2009 by Pete Bog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bauer Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Hi, The S. purpurea isn't a hybrid, it's a S. purpurea subsp. venosa ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amar Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 that was my idea too, looks a lot like a ssp. venosa. it's hairy, it's got a floppy hood. but, how sure can one be? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Pete Bog - you say you were hoping to keep the ping and the sundew in the house but you think they may be better outside after what i've said - well sarras and vfts need a cold dormant period but your ping and sundew might not. For the sundew that will depend of what sort it is - temperate forms can go outside all winter but frost and cold weather will kill others forms so you'll need to check what it is. for the ping - again that depends - if its a temperate form then it will be fine outside but i'm guessing it will be a mexican ping hybrid so best to keep out of the cold weather/frosts etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxer123 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks Bob, I like photographing my carnies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soxer123 Posted July 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Thanks Marc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Bog Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Ok, slight misunderstanding there - thanks for the info. these are what I have..... rgds Bob Pete Bog - you say you were hoping to keep the ping and the sundew in the house but you think they may be better outside after what i've said - well sarras and vfts need a cold dormant period but your ping and sundew might not. For the sundew that will depend of what sort it is - temperate forms can go outside all winter but frost and cold weather will kill others forms so you'll need to check what it is. for the ping - again that depends - if its a temperate form then it will be fine outside but i'm guessing it will be a mexican ping hybrid so best to keep out of the cold weather/frosts etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted July 15, 2009 Report Share Posted July 15, 2009 Hi Bob - well thats several capensis and a ping hybrid - possibly x tina or similar. Keep the ping indoors over winter - frost will likely kill it. As for the capensis tough as old boots although they normally grow in warmer climates so best kept out of the frost - though saying that if you leave them outside over winter they'll die off but should re-grow from the roots in spring. Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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