This is the new planting taken from a single gravel tray up to a double gravel tray. I have used several species of Sphagnum in the planting, we don't want boring monocultures do we
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This is the new planting taken from a single gravel tray up to a double gravel tray. I have used several species of Sphagnum in the planting, we don't want boring monocultures do we
Hello,
Darlingtonia country is supreme. These are not the best photos of Darlingtonia, but I think they give you an image of the habitat if you haven't visited.
Fist sized plants submerged by snowmelt, early spring:
The extraordinary Woodcock Bog. This site has so many plants in such a large area, it's hard to get an informative picture.
Another view:
My favorite swimming hole, still early spring (i.e., June), in southern Oregon:
The same site:
Darlingtonia country is supreme. These are not the best photos of Darlingtonia, but I think they give you an image of the habitat if you haven't visited.
Fist sized plants submerged by snowmelt, early spring:
The extraordinary Woodcock Bog. This site has so many plants in such a large area, it's hard to get an informative picture.
Another view:
My favorite swimming hole, still early spring (i.e., June), in southern Oregon:
The same site:
BioZest
zesty.
Wow! Great pics! Again its so awesome to see these plants in the wild.
Here are some more of mine, a bigger pitcher has sprouted up in the last couple weeks:
before new growth:
during new growth:
a little later:
now:
sorry about the grainyness...I took these tonight and I had to change the exposure.
Here are some more of mine, a bigger pitcher has sprouted up in the last couple weeks:
before new growth:
during new growth:
a little later:
now:
sorry about the grainyness...I took these tonight and I had to change the exposure.
CorneliusSchrute
A leuco by any other name would still be as glutto
Fred and his pictures settle it for me. If my Darlingtonia don't survive long term here in Missouri I am moving to the UK.
CorneliusSchrute
A leuco by any other name would still be as glutto
Might as well contribute, no?
Here are mine as of today.
Here are mine as of today.
Here's a shot I took of my potted Darlingtonia a couple days ago. This one grows outside in full sun, all day, every day, even in the middle of summer.
How do I deal with the roots overheating? Well, I don't. The roots get hot - just went and stuck my finger down into the soil and it felt about 85-90 degrees all the way through. But I do keep the roots oxygenated by having a small, solar-powered water pump that continually waters the plant as long as the sun is out. The water drains through the pot and then into a reservoir tank, where the pump is housed, and then it's pumped back over the plant again. I think the whole sensitivity issue with Darlingtonia is a matter of the roots being highly-oxygenated rather than just temperature. Warm water holds significantly less oxygen than cold water, and hot temperatures combined with stagnant water around the roots is what seems to give this species the most trouble. Cold nights seem essential to the longterm well-being of this species as well, and overnight lows here are typically in the 50s even in summer.
Here's a shot of my setup from two years ago when I first got the plant:
How do I deal with the roots overheating? Well, I don't. The roots get hot - just went and stuck my finger down into the soil and it felt about 85-90 degrees all the way through. But I do keep the roots oxygenated by having a small, solar-powered water pump that continually waters the plant as long as the sun is out. The water drains through the pot and then into a reservoir tank, where the pump is housed, and then it's pumped back over the plant again. I think the whole sensitivity issue with Darlingtonia is a matter of the roots being highly-oxygenated rather than just temperature. Warm water holds significantly less oxygen than cold water, and hot temperatures combined with stagnant water around the roots is what seems to give this species the most trouble. Cold nights seem essential to the longterm well-being of this species as well, and overnight lows here are typically in the 50s even in summer.
Here's a shot of my setup from two years ago when I first got the plant:
CorneliusSchrute
A leuco by any other name would still be as glutto
100% agreed with Natalie regarding the flowing water. I think you can get by with non-flowing water if you have the right temperatures, i.e. night time temperature drops like in CA or the UK. Here in Missouri we don't have such extreme drops. We only see about a 20 degree drop from our 85-90 degree day time averages during the summer. Despite the lack of night time temperature drop my Darlingtonia have put up new traps non-stop, and I really think this is thanks to my recirculating pump. I have seen root temperatures around the 90 degree mark with my arrangement.
CorneliusSchrute
A leuco by any other name would still be as glutto
Also, Natalie's plant looks awesome! I love the flared tongue sticking almost straight out.
What kind of nighttime drop do you think we get in the UK?
CorneliusSchrute
A leuco by any other name would still be as glutto
Now that you mention it, Fred, I don't know. I guess I assumed more than me judging by your plants vigorous growth. What are your average summer temps day and night?
Admittedly, all I know about British weather comes from chintzy Dickens-adaptation movies.
Admittedly, all I know about British weather comes from chintzy Dickens-adaptation movies.
I think this will let you know exactly the temperatures my plants are experiencing. The temperature drops at the roots are not what a lot of people expect.
http://floridacpsociety.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=cobra&action=display&thread=784
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CorneliusSchrute
A leuco by any other name would still be as glutto
Indeed insightful, Fred. you have me second guessing my pump, but I am a scaredy cat.
Speaking of which I think I see my neighbors irksome cat on my deck... Near my plants.....
Where is my air soft gun?
Speaking of which I think I see my neighbors irksome cat on my deck... Near my plants.....
Where is my air soft gun?
Air gun? Its a joke i hope lol
Its a very stupid move and as i can read from you on tfs, you are not stupid.
I have 3 cats, and if a guy around here shoot my one of my cats, i will break his neck with my hands
Airsoft guns are toys Maiden. They fire plastic bbs at low velocity. I think your response is a little immoderate.
First, dont reply for him, i think he can do this by himself.
Next, someone mention here that his airgun was a toy before your post? NO
Whats next if the cat get a bullet in the eyes?
I know some crazy ppl who have killed cats with air gun.
Just saying here that he want shooting a cat with a air gun is STUPID, period.
Next, someone mention here that his airgun was a toy before your post? NO
Whats next if the cat get a bullet in the eyes?
I know some crazy ppl who have killed cats with air gun.
Just saying here that he want shooting a cat with a air gun is STUPID, period.
I think your response is a little immoderate. 
When i ask someone directly, i want a answer from that person. Its very basic.
Im not saying you cannot reply to my posts of course, but there are a difference between a comment, and speaking for someone.
EVEN if its a open thread.
Anyway, im out of this thread. Go shot a cat and have fun.
When i ask someone directly, i want a answer from that person. Its very basic.
Im not saying you cannot reply to my posts of course, but there are a difference between a comment, and speaking for someone.
EVEN if its a open thread.
Anyway, im out of this thread. Go shot a cat and have fun.
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Wouldn't it be possible for you to try a small plant in a tray? I'd be interested in your results.