cultivation

I just got some greenhouse space at work, so I've started to grow Nepenthes again after taking a break for the better part of the decade. A nursery I've gotten plants from before is offering two crosses I'm interested in growing, N. truncata x merrilliana "Caesar", and N. "thorellii" x (truncata...

Hey all, I was wondering if anyone has or knows where I might be able to find this species? I understand it's very difficult, but I've done a good amount of research on it's cultivation requirements. I have a good amount of things for a trade if thats an option, although I don't know of...

I thought it would be fun to try to find some of the oldest carnivorous plant cultivars out there. The ICPS has a cultivar list with dates, so I thought I'd find some of the older ones and post them here. It would be neat to see if any of them are still around and if they aren't try to find the...

Hi guys! I just received some seeds from John Brittnacher over at the ICPS, one of which is a packet of Drosophyllum. I have literally spent almost 10 solid hours over the weekend reading every last scrap of forum conversation about its germination, the ICPS grow guides, and every word written...

Many people are surprised to learn about the orchids and epiphytes that are native to the Southeastern US, especially Florida. So here is a thread dedicated to some of those plants. Ecyclia tampensis: Florida Butterfly Orchid; one of my favorites, found all over south FL, even as far north as...

Hi everyone! I just harvested about 30 seeds from my giant hardy tapiocas and wanted to see if anyone would be interested in growing some. It's a really cool plant, hardy for me (zone 7b) and listed as potentially hardy up to Boston. Also makes a good annual, grows fast, drought-tolerant, and...

Hi all, Was just wondering what peoples experiences with N. klossii were? Been growing mine for some time now and it's probably about 8-10cm diameter, but the slowest growing nep I've ever had (except for villosa in the summer). The cultivation requirements are supposed to be similar to N...

Hi there Has anyone heard of n.pitopangii entering cultivation yet or when it may be released to the public? I would love to add it to my collection

My lab is considering doing some research on carbon and nitrogen cycling dynamics in Sphganum peatlands! Somewhat more specifically, as a lab component we're looking to cultivate Sphagnum (from some Wisconsin field sites) in the lab using labeled nitrogen (15N labeled ammonium and nitrate) and...

I'm getting back into growing Nepenthes after taking a break for the better part of the decade. I'll be ordering my plants later in the week, and I've noticed that there is a much larger range of hybrids available, especially hybrids between highland species that were rare in cultivation until...

The tags on these 4 " short pots say that the seeds for these two Boswellia serrata plants were sown back on February 21, 2007. This plant has a couple of braches poking up from beneath the soil's surface and another starting out atop of this plant's caudal-like base. The other plant also...

Hello folks, it's that time again. For those who participated last year either by voting or judging, you have our sincerest thanks for making our calendars as awesome as they are. This year, we will play the calendar contest via public vote from the get-go, you must follow these instructions...

announcing another new hybrid :-) H. parva x folliculata Still tiny, but first mature pitchers non the less... will post pics when it develops a little more oh and I guess it's ok to say now, This December's issue of ICPS newsletter has an article of mine about indoor heli cultivation, I got...

I know it's late in the season, but with the weather beginning to cool off in the Mid-Atlantic US (a great time for shipping, btw), thoughts turn to the greenhouse and ... Holy excrement, how am I going to fit all of my up-potted Sarracenia and their associated extra divisions inside for the...

The Carolina Carnivorous Plant Society and Cape Fear Community College (CFCC) in Wilmington, NC are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a conference next year! The majority of the proceeds will go toward funding the care and maintenance of the Stanley Rehder Carnivorous Plant Garden and...

Hi all. I've decided to take the plunge and, once the cooler weather returns for safe shipping, obtain a few more utrics. I am thinking that staying within the same division as U. sandersonii would make the most sense. This would allow me to work on my cultivation methods. Within this...

Has anyone ever compared "blue" to the description in Taylor? Particularly the traps? Does Taylor mention both? (I haven't gotten around to picking up the monograph yet, but it's on my short list). The two just seem SO different to me - is it me, or are the leaves quite different? I know there...

Hi all of you American readers (and growers ;-) Does anyone know if Drosera linearis, originally from Michigan State, is in cultivation? I've been trying to find it for a very long time, and so far have not succeeded. This is the first thread I am writing on this forum, and maybe it will help...

Hi All I'm based in South Africa (deep deep South). I am fairly new to nep cultivation. Started last year with some of the easier specimens and I am now looking to buy my first greenhouse to take the addiction to the next level. Nepenthes are becoming an addiction - love those damn plants...

Greetings all, I am procrastinating right now and avoiding responsibility for just a few more minutes so I thought I would make a list of some of the carnivorous plants I think are best to start with- a long with some comments. This list is meant to be pretty general and is perhaps USA centric...