Argentii, vogelii and talangensis

[WalterG]

I'll likely have these arriving tomorrow. What's the collective wisdom about growing them?

 

[SydneyNeps]

Keep them cool and they'll do well. Pure sphagnum has worked well for me as a medium.

 

[Capslock]

I only grow N. vogelii from that list, and it seems happy in typical highland conditions. I use my standard mix of half lfs, then equal parts orchid bark, pumice, and charcoal.

Capslock

 

[TyFone]

My friend grows vogelii as a lowland..

 

[schloaty]

I have argentii, and it's actually pretty easy. There's some mis-information on the net about it - that it has to bury it's tendril for them to form pitchers. In my experience, this isn't true.

I grow mine in LFS with orchid mix for a little "chunk" with pretty good results. Though I think Rob from Borneo Exotics had some really good results with a different mix. Can't remember what it was off the top of my head....You might want to check out his sight for some media tips.

 

[killerplantsguy]

I've been growing N. talangensis as a highlander for several years, and its doing fine. Temps generally run from low of 50 to 80F high. I've seen it described as an "ultra-highlander". Maybe it will grow better under very cool conditions, but they don't seem mandatory.

Good luck,
KPG