N.ventricosa pollen available (Lookin' for a lady)

[droseraguy]

Anyone looking for some ventricosa pollen ? I must say that it doesn't have an appealing smell to me so if no one wants it the spike is gonna go. There's another thread with pics but I gotta find it to add the link.

http://terraforums.com/forums/showthread.php?t=112947 Here he is !

 

[droseraguy]

Ok guys, I'm becoming unpopular in the house because of the rather unpleasant odor coming from this male Nep. Yes I'm blaming the flower. I'll give it a couple of days and then collect some and refrigerate. So in theory it should be around and available till the end of June ?? We'll see how long it lasts.

 

[phissionkorps]

Pollen lasts a while if stored properly. You might want to consult:

pages 23-29 (I think) of the March 2006 CPN:
Tropical Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes: Nepenthaceae) Pollen Germinability and Storage: Conservation Implications, by James Cokendolpher

But then again, it's only a ventricosa, and unless its a superior form like K or porcelain, there's not too much of a point in saving it. Seems like everyone's vents are flowering now.