James Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Hi all a couple of Ceph leaf pullings, they are only very tiny and already one has pitchers forming. is this normal? I'm guessing this one hungry lol x2 leaf pullings one with pitchers forming by James Cross, on Flickr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ada Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 some are just stronger growers than others. Yes, i know i found a topic i can reply to so just had to comment on it ada 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMHoff Posted September 10, 2016 Report Share Posted September 10, 2016 Same thing is happening to some of my ceph leaf pullings. I'm actually thinking about repotting them out of the community pot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 I have 2 pullings that have made it out of 18 they have leafs but no pitchers I started them in March so looking forward to pitchers don't know what to do about moving them or leaving in the greenhouse over winter. well done they are not easy to get the right growing condition to make them start Terry BTW will we get our sigs back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 Thanks all, I had taken about 10 in total only these 2 survived. every time I see it I can't believe it has pitchers, it can't have much in the way of roots. i am thinking of repotting them soon James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicat Posted September 11, 2016 Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 James, what are the growing conditions for your cephs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 11, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2016 The adults are south facing behind shade and tray watered The pullings are north facing unshaded and uncovered i like to keep it simple :) James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicat Posted September 13, 2016 Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 that seems to be working well. and just sphagnum as media? Doesnt that make them too wet? I read a lot about rotting issues with cephs bcs of overwatering, so im really careful not to give mine too much water. Im not sure if that is right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 13, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2016 The media is my own mix of hydroponic fertiliser free compost, pearlite and sharp sand in a rough ratio of 2-1-1, I go by feel rather than anything else. watering I fill the tray about 5mm up the side of the pots, when that's gone I give it roughly 2-3 days for air to get in and the compost to dry a little, using my finger to check at the top, then re water. if it's hot more water or shorter time between waterings, as you get more experienced you can adjust, I know they are bog plants but I err on the side of caution and go a little drier. im no expert by any means I just find this works for me. Thanks, James 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicat Posted September 18, 2016 Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 So when would you repot your new cephs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 18, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 18, 2016 you mean the pullings? Tempted to do it now but I'm going to leave it a bit to make sure they have stronger roots. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicat Posted September 19, 2016 Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 thanx for all the info on watering also. When did you take your leaf pullings? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted September 19, 2016 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2016 unsure to be honest they have been there months that's for sure. wasn't expecting any success so i didn't make any notes, previously they have all died. James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltatango301 Posted October 8, 2016 Report Share Posted October 8, 2016 I have little baby pitchers on my Cephalotus follicularis my first little baby. should I bring them in from the greenhouse over winter put on window sill bedroom ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted October 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted October 9, 2016 If it was me I would bring them in this year maybe next with the others left out, depends on how cold it could get james Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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