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  1. rakovsky

    Are some thorny plants para-carnivorous towards large animals?

    The clip points out that the thorns point inwards England, Meet Your New Giant Sheep-Eating Plant Carnivorous Plants In England Known To Eat Animals | Popular Science RHS 'sheep-eating' plant about to bloom in Surrey - BBC News Puya chilensis A photo of a bigger plant...
  2. DJ57

    Spring of 2016 has sprung!

    Sarracenia around the yard. Hope you enjoy! I will add pics of the seedling trays later as Flickr is not cooperating at the moment. [/url]IMG_5526.jpgx2 by Djoni C, on Flickr[/IMG] [/url]IMG_5617.jpgx1 by Djoni C, on Flickr[/IMG] [/url]IMG_5549.jpgx1 by Djoni C, on Flickr[/IMG] [/url]S...
  3. P

    Nepenthes Pollen

    ]I am not sure if this forum or the trading post is more appropriate but I have some Nepenthes Pollen...particularly N. ventricosa hot lips x ventricosa red flower spike and currently about 1/4 of the flowers already opened up. This is my 1st flower so I was wondering what is the most way to...
  4. fredg

    Pinguicula grandiflora

    This happy little chappy is a self set plant in the live sphagnum of the Darlingtonia 'Othello' tray. Traditionally the first of this species to flower annually. For those not familiar with the species. the colour on the above is a little washed out as is the norm with photographs of blue...
  5. curtisconners

    What's the best way to get a nepenthes to flower?

    I have a couple of neps and I wouldn't mind doing some crossing and for that I need flowers. What's the best of getting a nep to flower? Thanks.
  6. DJ57

    Hail storm damage!

    We had a huge hail and thunderstorm roll through last night with some pretty good-sized hail. Thankfully I got the vulnerable pots (freshly potted stuff) under cover before it hit, but the bog I can't exactly move out of the way, haha. Fortunately not that many sarrs have open pitchers yet, but...
  7. adnedarn

    *PAID* Seed grown D. 'Albino' RARE!! (FLTropical $8)

    Up for auction is 1 large seed grown D. 'Albino'! You don't see these very often, they are so very rare!! (yeah, right) This is likely you ONLY chance to get one! (well, and support the NASC at the same time at least) so bid generously to get your hands on it! I will send it either potted...
  8. Acro

    FREE Veggie and Flower Seeds (non cp)

    I have some seeds that I won't get around to planting this spring/summer. They are from last year, so not all of them will sprout. If you have extra space in your garden, please give the seeds a chance! Shipping is on me. Just send a PM! Veggies: *Garlic Chives (Allium tuberosum) *Collards -...
  9. bloks1995

    How to prevent open pollination of Sarracenia?

    Hi, I tried looking around and couldn't find too much on the topic. Basically I have 50+ Sarracenia flowers many of which are starting to open. While I plan on letting a few open-polinate, I would like to prevent this on several flowers so I can try and get pure species seed. I've read about...
  10. Not a Number

    *PAID* Drosera slackii #2 (SoCalPing $16)

    Drosera slackii #2 - Robert Gibson called the plant "A Living Jewell from South Africa" This South African rosetted sundew is distinctive for it's guitar shaped leaves with co**** red hairs on the the undersides. While this plant is rather easy to grow it is difficult to find the conditions...
  11. Gigantea

    *PAID* 5 Starter Iris Giganticaerulea (Giant Blue Iris) (aerogrower $10)

    (Stock image pulled from online cause I don't have a good whole-crop pic like this of mine to post:) Native to Louisiana (and apparently Texas), it is one of the tallest growing species of Iris known. They die back to the tubers during winter, and re-emerge each spring. They are happy sitting...
  12. Gigantea

    *PAID* Truely Organic Edible Texas Chives! (AnIsleAteHer $3)

    Nature-grown green chive onions fresh from the Gulf coast of Texas! These have been growing on my property for generations, presumably started back when this entire area was just one big grass farm for hundreds of acres. I discovered these about 3 years ago and have utilized them for all manners...
  13. thez_yo

    Another Hike: The trail to Mt. San Miguel

    My hiking buddy and I went out for another hike - this time just east of San Diego proper. We weren't really sure where we were going or how to get there, but you know, drive away from the Ocean and don't hit MX and call it good :jester: We got to the end of the road right next to a small...
  14. bluemax

    *PAID* Utricularia bisquamata 'Betty's Bay' (Nauz $15)

    For bid is a roughly one-half inch plug of Utricularia bisquamata 'Bettys' Bay'. This cultivar is the famous "tame" version of the species that does not invade other pots by producing unwanted seed and, in addition, it has larger flowers. Nice stuff. Sorry I don't have any photos but it is just...
  15. carolatcj

    *PAID* Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' One small bareroot plant (ghse1guy $3)

    Brunnera macrophylla 'Jack Frost' One small bareroot plant Prized for its large highly frosted and veined heart-shaped leaves. Produces a truly spectacular display in the shade, even more so when in bloom with its bright blue Forget-me-not flowers in spring. Will multiply politely. Plants will...
  16. anramitaco

    *PAID* Disterigma rimbachii (goods $15)

    Up for auction is a small Disterigma rimbachii, from a cutting. This is a neotropical blueberry that grows well with Nepenthes and seems to be pretty warmth-tolerant. It makes small pink flowers, though I haven't figured out how to get it to bloom. Otherwise, easy to grow. Grow in a light...
  17. Gigantea

    Wild Patch of Iris Japonica Discovered

    My whole area tends to be a sort of honey hole where exotic plants grow wildly all over the place. It used to be a massive grass farm eons ago. Several years ago I became aware of a large patch of Giant Japanese Iris (japonica) that was growing in a ditch around the corner from me. I only notice...
  18. Not a Number

    *PAID* n Drosera slackii (NancyM $20)

    Drosera slackii - Robert Gibson called the plant "A Living Jewell from South Africa" This South African rosetted sundew is distinctive for it's guitar shaped leaves with co**** red hairs on the the undersides. While this plant is rather easy to grow it is difficult to find the conditions in...
  19. KNepenthe

    Saving Pinguicula Pollen

    Two days ago I saw that my grandifloras were in full bloom while my vallisneriifolias are just now coming out of dormancy. I really wanted to cross these two this year because the valls are probably old enough to bloom now. So, I needed a way to save the pollen. Hard to do with a flower that...
  20. gre4pr

    Looking for pics

    I have three flowers coming in on my S. Rosea so far and one on my S. Minor okee giant and was curious if anyone had pics of a cross of these. Sent from my XT1254 using Tapatalk
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