Cephalotus growing on some Driftwood

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how is it that they grow on drift wood when some say they need deep pots? just wondering.

I would not say this is a good way to grow Cephalotus, just a way they will grow. That little one is I think 2 years old and still very small. I've had very good results when I get the driftwood in the correct amount of moisture, but again not a good way to grow them, I've never seen anything that looks like roots...

If your looking for good repeatable results go with deep pots. If you have 20+ Cephalotus, stick one on a some driftwood .

 

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The photo does not do the growth justice, but it had a bit of a spurt there. Bout time to trim the sphagnum again.
<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/39807474@N07/5503568479/" title="Cephalotus Typical by randallsimpson, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5099/5503568479_24d135c57c_z.jpg" width="640" height="428" alt="Cephalotus Typical" /></a>

 

[swords]

Did you try a bit of Cephalotus on your lithophytic Utric setup yet? Someplace moist and mossy but not soaked perhaps...?

 

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Did you try a bit of Cephalotus on your lithophytic Utric setup yet? Someplace moist and mossy but not soaked perhaps...?

So far there is only wet area's in that setup. All very wet.

 

[dionae]

very nice job. I really enjoy your threads.

 

[maxima]

Oh wow, on top of all that you're keeping killies as well ?

Well, I'm a fan of you now.

 

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Oh wow, on top of all that you're keeping killies as well ?

Well, I'm a fan of you now.

The Killie fish shots were a long time ago, they no longer live in that tank, there is a spiny eel in there now.

 

[dionae]

Out of all of your ceph experiments which has produced the healthiest cephalotus"?

 

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Out of all of your ceph experiments which has produced the healthiest cephalotus"?

That would be hard to say, for growth rate is would be http://www.terraforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=122053, but the overall best looking one would be http://www.orchidboard.com/community/terrarium-gardening/13760-my-odd-little-vivarium-project-micro-minis-3.html although that one was removed and traded off and I haven't replaced it yet.

 

[dionae]

I like them both but agree the aquatic plant setup is very professional looking. Are you going to do a topsy turvy cephalotus next?

 

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Update time!

Finally starting to get some larger pitchers with this one.

Take note of the VFT on the right (from this years NASC auction), it was a single leaf piece that broke off while potting. I figured it would just rot and die. The main plant is doing very well also.

Closer look. The largest pitcher is just over 1/2".

 

[nightsky]

That whole planting is looking fantastic. Love the roots reaching for the stars.

 

[RL7836]

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I love seeing your terrariums, the plants within, how they grow together & the cool ways you arrange stuff.

Great to have you back btw!!