My smaller neps and others

[gea8579]

N. Argentii

N. Hamata with 2 growth points after a poor shipping experience

N. Ephippiata, can't wait for this bad boy

N. Ventricosa x Hamata in one month has opened 2 pitchers and 2 leaves and is growing a third pitcher

latest N. Macrophylla pitcher

N. Pyriformis seed grown for 8 months

P. Primuliflora with P. Cyclosecta and D. Capensis in the backgroung

latest N. Truncata

and my first upper on the N. Miranda

 

[mass]

What is that media you are using for your neps? It doesn't look so good..

 

[gea8579]

peat, sand, pumice, charcoal, and orchid bark. It drains quickly and that is what I'm concerned about plus the neps seem to be enjoying it.

 

[amphirion]

@gea: most people use long fibered sphagnum rather than peat. but you know know what they say...if it aint broke, dont fix it. but do keep an eye out.

 

[gea8579]

Yes I am aware of that. I also know that when I repot yearly peat is not a problem. Although I do appreciate the concern of other members my decision about soil is not without knowledge. I have spent a lot of time researching the subject and trying what works for me. I tend not to use LFS because it is such a pain in the butt to remove from roots when repotting. Next go around I may be adding milled sphagnum to my mix.

 

[Clue]

In some conditions, it certainly helps to add some peat to the mix. I know that I should probably use more peat in my mixes.

N. x Pyriformis is a very nice hybrid. I haven't seen it around very often.