Wiser Posted April 24, 2013 Report Share Posted April 24, 2013 Hello everyone, This may be common knowledge to UK members, but Kew Gardens have now dedicated an area in the Princess of Wales Conservatory to Nepenthes. This must have opened in the last couple of months and none of the plants look established yet. It is a curious mix of lowland and highland species, but should be well worth a visit in due course, especially if the huge bicalcarata (see picture) decides it likes its new home. I go to Kew on a regular basis, so I will keep you posted. bicalcarata: Wiser 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCurrell Posted June 11, 2013 Report Share Posted June 11, 2013 Looks worth a visit as its only a short train journey away from me, I'll definitely have to go have a visit in the summer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxima Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 I've just been there and honestly they looked terrible. I will post a few photos I've taken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maxxima Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Hmm my previous statement is a bit dramatic, sorry about that. I was just disappointed. The soil was indeed quite dry, I don't know why they keep them like that. However, it was a joy to see such big truncatas. Other parts of the gardens were awesome though, especially the water lillies. I don't remember what this one is...Someone recognize it ? There were two other truncatas already so I think this is either a hybrid or something else. This truncata was lovely. It's bigger than what it looks like in the photo, there's a part of it behind that tree. This one had an active pitcher somewhere under there. This Veitchii looked miserable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenofeden Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Historically there has always been an issue between those who grow the plants in the nursery and those who look after them in the public houses. Very different levels of experience and people who think they know how to grow tropical plants who don't necessarily listen to the experts who do know... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ony Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 Such a shame I saw some of these plants a few months back and they looked promising. I hope some of them settle into their new home and perk up before my next visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicklott Posted June 28, 2013 Report Share Posted June 28, 2013 I went to see this at the start of May and I have to agree with Maxxima: it was awful. Too hot and too dry. They are tucked away in a little glass room on their own when they'd be much happier out in the main space with the other plants getting sprayed every 10 minutes. I did get to see the Jade vine flowering though, and the temperate house before it closes for 8 years or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCurrell Posted July 4, 2013 Report Share Posted July 4, 2013 I have to admit that jade vine looks amazing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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