Braunbear Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) I got yesterday on 23/03/2011 my first Nepenthes seeds for own sowing. There were two flower envelopes, each with tons of 1cm filamentary seeds. The shape of the seeds has very surprised me and thought they look different. This morning I began to build a suitable seed-box. I used two different levels of white plastic boxes in A4 size for it. As substrate I had unfortunately left little peat, so I had to improvise and mixed with coarse ground bark chips from orchid soil and white perlite. The whole was thoroughly mixed with water and straightened. Then I sprinkled about half of their seeds on the ground and covered it with the other box half and put it on our balcony. In my room I made a small 10x10 cm pot which is covered with foil. This pot is near on my windowsill in the room. I'm wondering how long it takes until the first plants to germinate and which pot is faster. Here I have here the exact species Description: Nepenthes rafflesiana "wing tendril alata with brown speckled colour" Seed Origin: Indonesia, Singkawang area, West Kalimantan Age of seed: 1.5 months, sowing on 24/03/2011 Edited July 28, 2011 by Braunbear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadja77 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Looking good! With so many seeds you should be able to get a good few seedlings! It might be a good idea to cover the pots with a clear plastic to raise humidity. Give them as much light as possible while trying to avoid cooking the pots and the seeds. Good luck!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchasselblad74 Posted March 24, 2011 Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 (edited) It might be a good idea to cover the pots with a clear plastic to raise humidity. I 100% totally agree... I usually sow my Nep seeds in a smaller pot, then I water it until it drips from bottom, then I bag it up and seal it completely...Here are pics of my recent succesful Albomarginata seedlings( One seedling is pitchering already); http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/d.../Plants/1-1.jpg http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/d.../Plants/2-1.jpg http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/d...74/Plants/3.jpg http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z400/d...74/Plants/4.jpg It took about 3 - 3 1/2 months before it germinated... Edited March 24, 2011 by dchasselblad74 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted March 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 24, 2011 Thank you, for your answers and pictures. Of course, I have covered my large box with another (clear) plastic box for larger humidity. The night temperatures are still too cold, so I bring it in the afternoon into my room. My small pot in my room is covered with a transparent film. Greetings Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted March 27, 2011 Author Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 (edited) I want to give even a small update of my seed. Signs of a first Nepenthes seedling after 3 days in the small pot with foil. Is this possible so quickly? Sorry for the bad photo through the film, but I wanted not disturb the air humidity. Edited March 27, 2011 by Braunbear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchasselblad74 Posted March 27, 2011 Report Share Posted March 27, 2011 3 days seem a little too fast...Make sure it's not fungus... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted April 17, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 17, 2011 (edited) 3 days seem a little too fast...Make sure it's not fungus... You are right, that was a little fungus. I threw this one away. After 4 weeks there are no signs of growing. I hope they will grow soon. On 12.04.2011, I had sown N. reinwardtiana "red" seeds into my Box too. Edited April 17, 2011 by Braunbear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 Yippieh, it worked! I counted today, the first real N. rafflesiana seedlings in my little pot (3 pieces). A picture follows during the day when my camera battery is charged. I'm really happy that my first Nepenthes sowing is successful. In the large seed-box so far is nothing to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted May 1, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2011 (edited) Here, as I promised, the photo. Below left are already 2 leaves of a plant and top right you will see the green top of a seedling. Edited May 1, 2011 by Braunbear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted May 19, 2011 Author Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 I would like to share an update of my germination progress. We see my small breeding pot wich is covered with foil. The pot was always in the west window where it is getting getting full sun at afternoon . In total there were 10 seeds in it, which I have so far 4 small seedlings which now produce the first carnivorous leaves. These are still very small, only 3-4mm. Last week I cut with scissors, 2 small holes through the foil for better air circulation. The pot itself has a moss-created jungle if one can call it that. Enclosed are the photos of today. Unfortunately, in my big breeding box there is nothing to see anything yet. Probably the humidity is to low by the large area? In the photo you can see so far only isolate green moss, but no seeds germinated. I haven't use an additional lighting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheInactiveMoth Posted May 19, 2011 Report Share Posted May 19, 2011 Wow Thomas! I love the photos! This thread is useful to me, because soon I'll be growing Nepenthes Albomarginata from seed. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted June 29, 2011 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2011 (edited) Total: N. reinwardtiana "red" 11 pieces N. rafflesiana var. alata 15 pieces Update N. rafflesiana, small pot: 06.06.2011 29.06.2011 Update N. reinwardtiana "red": 06.06.2011 29.06.2011 Greetings, Thomas. Edited June 29, 2011 by Braunbear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted July 28, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2011 Update: 28.07.2011 My goodness, again around a month. That is quick. Let's see what has been happening in my breeding in the last time. I count up now following amount of seedlings: N. rafflesiana var. alata = 19 seedlings N. reinwardtiana "red" = 9 seedlings The best growth occurs in my little rafflesiana pot. The plastic wrap is still on it. The moss has grown very high, which will benefit the humidity. It was not easy to make a good picture of it. The seedlings here already show a rosette-like growth. After almost three months now they are 1 centimeter in size. The other seedlings also growing well, although more slowly. The oldest N. reinwardtiana seedlings have 2 carnivorous leaves at the age of 2 months. Here I have a picture of the whole breeding box. For better humidity here, I used as a cover upside down clear plastic packaging from tomatoes. I spray it regularly with water. I hope you like my montly report. I have change the title of my topic for better information. Until next time! Regards Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jb_orchidguy Posted September 29, 2011 Report Share Posted September 29, 2011 Awesome! How are they coming along now? I have 5 trays of verious seed sown and so far no strikes, but I am still hopeful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 After a little absence, I want to show you the update of my Nepenthes breeding for November 2011. Overview: Detailed view: Nepenthes rafflesiana var. alata Detailed view: Nepenthes reinwardtiana red 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted February 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 (edited) Update 26. February 2012 I've bought in the meantime, an additional LED table lamp for better lighting. This was well received by the small Nepenthes. The observations, it appears that N. reinwardtiana (lower rows) are stronger than the N. rafflesiana, although my culture conditions are the same. I think they have ended the status of a seedling and I can call them young plants. So far I have not seen any appreciable coloration of the pitchers. They are all still very green. My photo camera is not very good for macro shots. It took me several attempts until a halfway decent photo are done. Enjoy the pictures. ;) Overview: Detail: Nepenthes reinwardtiana "red" Detail: Nepenthes rafflesiana var. alata Edited February 26, 2012 by Braunbear Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nadja77 Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Your plants are looking great! I always find it very rewarding to have my efforts finally pay off by getting some decent growth after the seemingly endless tiny seedling stage. My N.reinwardtiana seedlings are nowhere near that far. I find that plants in an airier mix grow better and, for all I can tell, quicker, so my medium contains a lot of perlite to help drainage and aerate the roots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manders Posted February 26, 2012 Report Share Posted February 26, 2012 Reinwardtiana is not as lowland as rafflesiana and the leaves have a waxy coating which makes them quite easy to grow in most rooms so it makes sense they would grow faster, raffs really like warmer temps year round, growing at room temps can be very hit or miss with a few degrees making a huge difference. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted February 27, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 27, 2012 Reinwardtiana is not as lowland as rafflesiana and the leaves have a waxy coating which makes them quite easy to grow in most rooms so it makes sense they would grow faster, raffs really like warmer temps year round, growing at room temps can be very hit or miss with a few degrees making a huge difference. Hello manders, thank you for your answer. Now I understand the different growth of both species. After my internet search, I found that N. reinwardtiana is an Intermediate Plant (1000m - 1500m) and N. rafflesiana ist a true lowland plant (500m - 1000m). Both species require a bit different temperatures. My Hometown is at 200m over the sea. My room temperatures also correspond to the N. reinwardtiana species. Nepenthes reinwardtiana (0-2200 m) Day: 24-29°C / Night: 13-18° C Nepenthes rafflesiana (0-1500 m) Day: 27-32°C / Night: 18-21° C Source: Nepenthes Altitudinal Distribution Chart Kind regards, Thomas Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted July 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2012 Update: July 2012 Greetings Thomas 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxima Posted July 16, 2012 Report Share Posted July 16, 2012 Hey guys, I find something amazing - don't you ever suffer from thrips ? They find their way in as soon as I open the bag to let in some air. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted August 26, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2012 Update August 2012: At the last 2 months I moved to a new house in an other town. My Nepenthes are now too large for the small seperate pots. Time for the first repot. 6 x Nepenthes reinwardtiana "red" 4 x Nepenthes rafflesiana var. alata The N. rafflesiana pitchers are a now a little bit red coloured. N. reinwardtiana pitchers have still a green colour. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted June 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2013 Update June 2013 After a long time I want to show new photos of my growing Nepenthes. In May 2013 they began with the pitcher production. During the warm summer days they were growing well. My room had partially over 60% humidity and 28 ° C internal temperature. These were almost tropical conditions for my Roof apartment. Here is an overview of the current status: Currently I have the following plants: 5 pieces of Nepenthes reinwardtiana red (from left) 4 pieces of Nepenthes rafflesiana v. alata (from right) Despite the same light location on the west window of the Subtrates and water, there are differences in size and growth. I assume here that the reason is the storage of genetic vera plants. Here are some detail photos: N. rafflesiana: Nepenthes reinwardtiana: Kind regards, Thomas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCurrell Posted July 26, 2013 Report Share Posted July 26, 2013 You're plants look great, I've just sewn some raff seeds as well as some mirabilis and would be chuffed as nuts if i got half the success you seem to have had. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braunbear Posted September 26, 2013 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2013 (edited) Update of my N. rafflesiana v. alata and N. reinwardtiana from September 25, 2013. Overview: Detail photos of some Pitchers. I hope the photos are well. N. rafflesiana: N. reinwardtiana: Greetings Thomas Edited September 26, 2013 by Braunbear 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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