Nepenthes Vogelii, should I get one??

[mikefallen13]

I've been in love with this species since I first saw pictures of it the question is how hard is it to grow? I've heard that is is somewhat of an intermediate/highland plant. I'd just like to hear the opinion of somebody that actually grows this species.

 

[Exo]

I grow it....and so far, it seems to be pretty easy, if a bit slow. I find that it benefits from a well drained chunky mix and good lighting.

 

[Taliesin-DS]

I got one, it seems easy to keep alive and grow slowly.
Im in the process of discovering how to make it pitcher

 

[mass]

I grow mine rather easily in HL conditions. Airy mix of LFS, perlite, orchid bark, and charcoal.. LOT's of light, and a bit of love. It's pitchering nicely and growing at a steady rate. An absolute must in every HL collection IMHO. I wouldn't trade mine for the world.

http://terraforums.com/forums/image.php?u=7760&dateline=1293931446&type=profile

 

[thez_yo]

It seems to like the same conditions as platychila - a little on the warmer side, and lots of sunshine.

 

[mikefallen13]

Well shortly after posting I went on Jeremiah's website and looked at the pictures of vogelii in the wild, and well I kinda ordered one! I'll post pics when it comes.

 

[Adam]

I had one and loved the 2" pitchers it came with. Unfortunately, that's all I got to see!
So, um, if this one has bigger pitchers, can you bring this also?

 

[mikefallen13]

Well is has a 14" leaf span so I imagine it's pitchers will be greater than two inches and for 40 bucks I'm really happy! I just can't wait to have some of those amazing uppers.

 

[Adam]

14" for $40? That's a great deal. If only that was edwardsiana, though!

 

[mikefallen13]

LOL! That would be nice, I would have... like ten eddies by now!!

 

[swords]

I just got one last week, it's around 6" in diameter. Probably gonna be a loooong wait until i see the pitchers I bought it for (uppers).

 

[icemansyr]

I want one but I'm holding-out for a seed-grown vogelii. Could be a long wait...

 

[mikefallen13]

Well it shipped, so I'm guessing it will be here some time this week. I'm excited to see what it looks like!!