Shoultsy11 Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Hi all, I need an easy to keep pitcher plant. That can go on a south-west facing window; any suggestions? I am new to the hobby and would like to start a bigger collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoultsy11 Posted September 8, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I have looked around and decided i would like a Heliamphora heterodoxa. Are these easy to keep? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
manders Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 Sarracenias are a lot, lot easier... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North West Neps Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 (edited) Shoultsy, i only got into cp's myself about 18 months ago and started with a selection of sarracenias on my windowsill. Easy to look after, thousands to choose from, and they do great on a south facing windowsill. If you're after something a little more 'exotic' to maybe hang in baskets from your curtain pole (trust me, you'll be looking to maximize that window space within days ), try a nepenthes ventrata or nepenthes sanquinea, to name a couple. Edited September 8, 2014 by Welshy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan5 Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I have Nepenthes Alata, I bought a small plant from ebay and it grows like a weed! Also I don't know a great deal about them yet have managed to propagate plenty from one plant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon B Posted September 8, 2014 Report Share Posted September 8, 2014 I would go with a Sarracenia, maybe a purpurea for a first pitcher plant easy to grow and compact for a window cill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxman Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I have looked around and decided i would like a Heliamphora heterodoxa. Are these easy to keep? Helis are not that easy to keep. Getting the temperatures right can be difficult without a dedicated set-up. Like everyone else I'd suggest going for a sarracenia. Hybrids are usually easy to grow and can continue growing pitchers all summer. In my opinion S. x 'Juthatip Soper' would be a good choice as it's showy, readily available and straightforward to grow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoultsy11 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Thanks everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoultsy11 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Who shall I get a sarracenia from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoultsy11 Posted September 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 I have a budget of around £15 (including postage etc.) if you or anyone you know has one to sell please tell me. Thank you again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoLongFairWell Posted September 9, 2014 Report Share Posted September 9, 2014 Try getting in contact with Ian Salter here on the forum as he has loads for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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