ctarry Posted July 6, 2014 Report Share Posted July 6, 2014 some people do pop insects into the pitchers of the plants, but I am wondering if anyone has put rodent droppings from their pets in the pitchers or even rabbit droppings? only asking because I watched a very interesting video on here (somewhere, or a link from this site) a few months ago about the relationship shrews and nepenthes have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Defalotus Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Try it out! Id be willing to put a lil bat guano in a pitcher to see what happens and report back:). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Little-Bacchus Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 I'm not a grower of pitcher plants but I'd be careful as most droppings are really high in nitrates. I know that nitrates are part of a carnivorous plants goal in taking insects but dung is 'very' high in it to the point it will often burn the leaves and roots of plants. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCurrell Posted July 7, 2014 Report Share Posted July 7, 2014 Only certain species have this relationship with shrews such as lowii, rajah and ephippiata. would be worth trying with these species but watch out for rot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctarry Posted July 16, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 16, 2014 (edited) whilst i do have a rajah, it wont be something i'll be trying any time soon as i don't have any pets it was just a very random thought i had Edited July 16, 2014 by ctarry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NepXGorgicus Posted July 28, 2014 Report Share Posted July 28, 2014 It's worth a shot. Come Nepenthes thrive on this. Worst case scenario? Cut the pitcher off and let it grow back as it otherwise would. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.