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Nepenthes seeds are notoriously for having poor viability after prolong storage. I would like to do an experiment testing an idea I have for cryopreservation of nep seeds based on work that's already been done on cold storage preservation of plant cells. Unfortunately, I currently don't have...

The potting soil you used probably contains too much nutrient for CPs. However, since you mixed only 1 part of it to 5 parts of other things, like Chrono mentioned, you might be OK with some nutrient tolerant CPs. Although, sarr may not be a good choice since they (adult sarrs) need dormancy...

I wouldn't give up on them just yet (unless they're mush). If they're already in that condition, why not try to root them anyways? You won't really know unless you try. If they are turning brown/black after just a few days, then they're probably dead. However, unless they are taking up space...

I guess there is a bit of an assumption that the characteristics for that particular stain is stable and lightly to be pass on to its progeny. Although this is not guaranteed coming from sexual reproduction. I find it a little funny considering all the criticism the nursery I worked for got...

Hi BigBella! Thank you for your response. I've read through many of the threads on Nepenthes TC and noticed that you are one of the few individuals at the forefront of this topic and hope that I might be able to pick your brain a bit. Have you found very different media growth conditions for...

Thanks for the info. Do you happen to know if the low success rate is due to high contamination rates, poor multiplication, or poor growth in TC?

I've seen in various threads the question of introducing Nepenthes into TC via vegetative tissue (meristematic (apical or nodal)) from time to time. It sounds like it has been a difficult avenue for people, resulting in the fact that most, if not all, commercial TC production of Nepenthes comes...

You're right, U. cornuta doesn't have that waviness/lobes at the base.

Hooray! Got the plants today. They look great and very dewy. The transport didn't phase them one bit. Thank you!

Looks like U. cornuta (Horned bladderwort) to me. I reserve the right to be wrong. :-O

The mechanism behind the effects of light intensity on leaf coloration is pretty interesting. The green you see in plants is due to the pigment chlorophyll. Chlorophyll is important because it is what convert light energy to chemical energy for plants to survive (and subsequently for all other...

Thank you again and for your very quick response. Also, my first win. :-D Looking forward to see how they do in my hands.

This is a phenomenon known as fasciation. It is caused by many different factors...genetics, hormonal imbalance, viruses, fungi, bacteria, and environment. Plants derived from tissue culture can exhibit this frequently. This is because hormones are added in tissue culture to induce rapid...

Took some single node cuttings of my N. x ventrata vine (I know...most people recommend 2 or 3 nodes). Attached pic shows 9 cuttings that showed definite roots (black bottom is normal). Shoots also clearly emerging from the node. Will grow quite quickly once planted. This is a great Nepenthes...

Chia and basil seeds are both relatively small and black and might look a lot like VFT seeds that produce a jelly-like substance around the seeds when wet. If they are basil or chia, you will see germination within a few days (unless they stored them in the frig, they may not be viable then)...