TCurrell Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 Hi guys, I just placed an order for 2 N. Rajah, an N. Lowii and an N. Inermis. Does anyone else grow these from wistuba that could show some pics of what to expect from them. when they arrive i'll be sure to post piccies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North West Neps Posted October 15, 2014 Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 (edited) Nice one, did you go for the Mulu or Murud Lowii ? I'm hoping to place my first Wistuba order this autumn, but i'm trying to hold off to see if the Trusmadi variety becomes available again. I suppose it's best i contact Andreas and ask Looking forward to your photos ! Edited October 15, 2014 by Welshy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCurrell Posted October 15, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2014 I went with the Mulu one, can't wait now. I very nearly ordered a Clipeata but i need to sort space in my lowland area which is full of seeds at the moment Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Evans Posted October 17, 2014 Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 (edited) Just a heads up. You very much don't want to cultivate N. clipeata as a lowlander. It is very strictly an intermediate species which hates wet conditions. This species will eventually rot if kept in conditions N. ampullaria and N. bicalcarata thrive in. Edited October 17, 2014 by Dave Evans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCurrell Posted October 17, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2014 Ok, thanks Dave in that case i might add one to my order as i have pretty good success with intermediate plants Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Evans Posted October 18, 2014 Report Share Posted October 18, 2014 (edited) The species grows nearly exclusively on cliffs made of granite. Â So while it like to have a soil similar to that of lowland kerangas forest type soil, it doesn't want to the same kind of air temp/air humidity conditions. Â Like N. veitchii, N. northiana and N. lowii, it needs very well draining soil which hold moisture, but do not stay wet for long. Â And, like N. albomarginata, it wants the humidity to drop during the day and rise dramatically at night. Edited October 18, 2014 by Dave Evans 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minch108 Posted October 20, 2014 Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hi TCurrell, I have some pics of N.Rajah and N.lowii from a Wistuba order last winter. N.Rajah Latest pitcher Big leaf jump  These two are my N.lowii The one on the right is N.Lowii (gunung mulu) and the left is N.Lowii (gunung murud) Latest pitcher on N.lowii (gunung mulu) 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCurrell Posted October 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 20, 2014 Nice, the plants look great Minch. Thanks for sharing, i'm getting excited for delivery now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCurrell Posted October 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted October 25, 2014 I have a confession....I added a Glabrata and a Muluensis to my order just now :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amori Posted October 29, 2014 Report Share Posted October 29, 2014 The option to add plants to an existing order definitely makes it tempting. I would know, I gave in and added to my original order! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCurrell Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 My order came in today! Â Â It consists of " clones of rajah, an inermis, a lowii (mulu), a glabrata and a muluensis :) Â here they are with their new neighbours ( recent aquisitions from roraima) a talangensis, another rajah (i know, I'm a rajah freak) and a boschiana. Â Â I finally have some of the species that have been on my wishlist for a while. I have wanted a rajah for a couple of years and now i have 3! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) Good for you, they also look nice size plants compared to some I have had off AW.Not complaining I enjoy a challenge. Nice choices too Edited November 12, 2014 by corky 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North West Neps Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 You can't beat that feeling of expanding your nep porn collection ! By the way TC, let me know please if you ever decide 3's a crowd 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amori Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 Received my order yesterday of macrophylla and ephippiata. Substantially smaller than I remember them before, I was shocked/amused at how tiny the ephippiata is!:) just as well, considering I'll be limited to a terrarium for a while, and I actually prefer to grow them from as young as possible. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
North West Neps Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 (edited) I find that's the best bit though, nurturing small plants yourself and watching them grow, instead of someone else having all the fun and then selling it on. As Corky says, it can be a challenge looking after them when they're small and tender, but surely that's all part and parcel of loving nepenthes. Edited November 12, 2014 by Welshy 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amori Posted November 12, 2014 Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 That's exactly it. There should be no sense of rushing when growing anything, particularly Nepenthes. I appreciate the day to day, gradual growth and development, like I do with my two young kids. I wasn't always this patient, mind. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TCurrell Posted November 12, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2014 I find growing Neps has helped me a lot as i used to be a very impatient person and now it seems i'm far more laid back and patient. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nepenthes Lowii Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 I want to order from them, but this shipping is EXPENSIVE!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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