H. Pulchella

[JMatt]

Just messing around with my camera.

Neat closeup.

Best I could do at night under lights, plus a flash.
I will try again on a sunny day.

 

[Av8tor1]

oh my that is nice, especially that second one...


Av

 

[JMatt]

It's taken a long long time, but it's finally starting to put out better pitchers.
JMatt

 

[jrod]

Awesome!

 

[Dave S.]

Looks great!

 

[Jefforever]

Wow. How long have you had that? It looks over 4 times as large as mine, and mine is like a year old. Good job!

 

[quogue]

Really nice Plant! The close-up's totally Awesome!!!

 

[ChronoKiento]

Wow! I like that silvery look it's got from the reflection on the hairs. That's so cool.

 

[JMatt]

I'm not sure exactly how long I've had this plant? Probably 2 + years.
I have also started eight other cuttings from this clump. Only three or four of the cuttings had roots when I took them but they all survived. I'm really starting to like Heliamphoras!
JMatt

 

[Av8tor1]

ahhh if one of these cuttings need a foster home

(yes, cheesey... but I couldn't resist)

Av

 

[jrod]

Hey JMatt, how do you take/start your cuttings? I've accidentally separated a few juvenile pitchers from my H. minor, and I'd like to see if they'll grow...

 

[JMatt]

I just potted them up in the mix that the adult plant is growing in, Long fiber sphagnum moss, perlite, and some Cyprus wood chips. I kept them moist and very humid in a cool tank under lights. No real special care, just keep it bright, humid and cool.
JMatt

 

[jrod]

Thanks for the reply, that's been my method so far. I just haven't seen any growth yet, and it's been almost two months. I thought maybe I was doing something wrong. The oddest thing is that the oldest snapped pitcher has turned neon red. Good growing!