Hello, im buying a nep, but i dont know if it is very delicate, how to take care abouth she?, i wuz reading...., so koi fish food is good? or better non-fat (light) milk?, how much and how often?.
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DerbyCityNeps
Always a newbie- Previously glider14
ok the best kind to get is N. x ventrata. its EXTREMLY easy and quick growing also inexpensive. it will thrive in a variety of conditions but make sure humidity is high(above 60%) and temps above 65*. for me it was very forgiving(its making a new pitcher yay). oh and use distilled water. PM for any other info
DerbyCityNeps
Always a newbie- Previously glider14
oh and i would use(depending on the size of the plant) insects for food. the pellets in my experience give great results but your pitchers wont last long at all (2 days after you feed it) you can get crickets at a pet shop.
Buy a nepenthes at your local garden centers. They are often cheap and easy. Try to adjust it to low humidity. If you dont make pitchers put it a little brighter and increase humidity.
For feeding just put it outside in summer. In winter you can buy some small crickets to feed it with. If you have any pitchers left as they usually die off in winter due to low light and humidity.
For further info visit this website.
http://www.nepenthesaroundthehouse.com
For feeding just put it outside in summer. In winter you can buy some small crickets to feed it with. If you have any pitchers left as they usually die off in winter due to low light and humidity.
For further info visit this website.
http://www.nepenthesaroundthehouse.com
Note ImWindPlant lives in Mexico(according to profile).
What part of Mexico?
Joel's site deals with growing outdoors in San Diego, CA.
I was looking at average temps for Acapulco, as an example:
January April July October
Location High Low High Low High Low High Low
Acapulco (Mexico) 87 72 87 73 89 77 89 77
Those are pretty good lowland temps and I have no idea of what the humidity is like.
Now that is growing outdoors, but if you are growing indoors, you can control the climate more.
Where do you live and where are you growing your plants?
Cheers,
Joe
What part of Mexico?
Joel's site deals with growing outdoors in San Diego, CA.
I was looking at average temps for Acapulco, as an example:
January April July October
Location High Low High Low High Low High Low
Acapulco (Mexico) 87 72 87 73 89 77 89 77
Those are pretty good lowland temps and I have no idea of what the humidity is like.
Now that is growing outdoors, but if you are growing indoors, you can control the climate more.
Where do you live and where are you growing your plants?
Cheers,
Joe
Hey thanks to all. In the shop only have mirando or alata... wich one is easier to keep?, wich should i chose?, well im goin to read the page TyFone says, i be right back.
i live in mexico, i move to torreon a small state is cold.. but not so much, i grow all in a indoor terrarium.
Omg i read in a page the miradna is highland right?, better pick the alata.
DerbyCityNeps
Always a newbie- Previously glider14
well no...miranda is a highland hybrid but it like ventrata can take lowland conditions but i will still say alata considering miranda gets HUGE like the leaves can be over a foot long
Ok, so alata is easier to keep and smaller, good. i keep reading.
Houstonherp
Send in the Clones
Hi Joel -
Since you mention those two varieties (N. 'Miranda' and N. alata), it sounds as if you are dealing with the varieties that are often sol in regular retail stores (I see them occasionally in my local Kroger grocery stores). There are a few things I can suggest.
First, the plant that is often sold as "N. alata" in these retail stores is most likely going to be a N. x ventrata hybrid. This is a hybrid between N. alata and N. ventricosa, and would do well in shady outdoor conditions in your area.
Second, the N. 'Miranda' would ALSO be an excellent choice for your area, IF you grow it outdoors. I live in Houston, Texas, and we do have colder temperatures in the winter months than you do. But my 'Miranda' and my ventrata hang on my porch until the weather drops below 50 degrees fahrenheit, and they do great!
BOTH of these will do fine for you as outdoor hanging plants, but both of these are also too large for a small indoor terrarium (my 'Miranda' has pitchers almost ten inches (25 cm) tall).
Hope this helps! I don't always get to visit each TerraForum topic, but feel free to e-mail me at houstonherp@aol.com if I can help further.
Good Growing!
Mike
Since you mention those two varieties (N. 'Miranda' and N. alata), it sounds as if you are dealing with the varieties that are often sol in regular retail stores (I see them occasionally in my local Kroger grocery stores). There are a few things I can suggest.
First, the plant that is often sold as "N. alata" in these retail stores is most likely going to be a N. x ventrata hybrid. This is a hybrid between N. alata and N. ventricosa, and would do well in shady outdoor conditions in your area.
Second, the N. 'Miranda' would ALSO be an excellent choice for your area, IF you grow it outdoors. I live in Houston, Texas, and we do have colder temperatures in the winter months than you do. But my 'Miranda' and my ventrata hang on my porch until the weather drops below 50 degrees fahrenheit, and they do great!
BOTH of these will do fine for you as outdoor hanging plants, but both of these are also too large for a small indoor terrarium (my 'Miranda' has pitchers almost ten inches (25 cm) tall).
Hope this helps! I don't always get to visit each TerraForum topic, but feel free to e-mail me at houstonherp@aol.com if I can help further.
Good Growing!
Mike
Hey all,
I noticed that I was referenced to living in the San Diego part of California. I don't live that far south. I live more in the coastal area by Santa Barbara and Ventura. I only say that because I think San Diego is generally a little warmer than my area. But if I lived in that I area I would definitely grow plants the same way.
Every once in a while I'll see a Nep for sale in a local nursery. Usually they are small with a plastic cup cover for humidity. If take the cup off and grow it directly on the windowsill, you'll probably have some humidity issues and plant stress right away as your plant adjusts to lower household humidity. Plants purchased from other growers or vendors that are greenhouse acclimated usually are tougher. Most of the plants I've read in this forum from other hobbyists seem like excellent choices for first purchases.
And thanks for the "props" and the link to my site. I got a digital camera now so I can update photos more often. I just need the time to take the photos!! I've been lazy lately.
Joel
Nepenthes Around the House
I noticed that I was referenced to living in the San Diego part of California. I don't live that far south. I live more in the coastal area by Santa Barbara and Ventura. I only say that because I think San Diego is generally a little warmer than my area. But if I lived in that I area I would definitely grow plants the same way.
Every once in a while I'll see a Nep for sale in a local nursery. Usually they are small with a plastic cup cover for humidity. If take the cup off and grow it directly on the windowsill, you'll probably have some humidity issues and plant stress right away as your plant adjusts to lower household humidity. Plants purchased from other growers or vendors that are greenhouse acclimated usually are tougher. Most of the plants I've read in this forum from other hobbyists seem like excellent choices for first purchases.
And thanks for the "props" and the link to my site. I got a digital camera now so I can update photos more often. I just need the time to take the photos!! I've been lazy lately.
Joel
Nepenthes Around the House
Hey, i just wanna say thanks and u guys are very friendly, i got many post
, well i hope i can buy both... but they are expensive 18dls each... well i mean is someting, hehehe, i will tell us all abouth the plants, thanks and see ya soon.
Oops, my bad Joel. Sorry about that.
Cheers,
Joe
Cheers,
Joe
Hey, im confused.... who is joel?, my plants dont come to my house this day... the sales person say they will come later, cuz is to cool (i mean cold (lol)), im happy sales person take care abouth plants, well i maintain you all informed!