yayay, finally Heli success!

[ps3isawesome]

Well, I've had this guy (Heliamphora heterodoxa) for a months now and nothing happened. As expected since it was sitting on a windowsill.

I finally decided to build a terrarium and it's only the third day and I noticed just now there is new growth!! I sorta screeched and started jumping with joy. Just couldn't believe it!!!

I'm going to assume the Heli likes its new home. I thought it was a good price, 30 some dollars

 

[Carnivoregon]

Nice, it must be happy.

 

[Bio]

Congratulations!

 

[hcarlton]

Helis are slow growers. A perfectly healthy plant may sometimes take a month and a half or more between opening a pitcher and the next bud even showing. Other times, new growth is constantly visible and just takes forever.....

 

[ps3isawesome]

Thanks

Randoja

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hcarlton

Ya, that's what I've read. So I was super shocked that it'd just pop a new growth point so quickly. It must love the terrarium.

 

[rdlsreno]

Excellent!!!

Ramon

 

[ps3isawesome]

rdlsreno

thanks! cute icon btw.

 

[ps3isawesome]

it's kinda crazy, only four days and the new growth point is already much bigger. I wonder if it's partially because I bought this one from XXXXXXX at their store. I've heard people say buying from reputable sellers can reduce the transitional shock to the plant's new home. I didn't want my Heli shipped so I drove there.

either way, I am happy ^_^

 

[ps3isawesome]

it's thickening

 

[ps3isawesome]

I have really enjoyed watching it grow every day. It's kinda amazing that it went from a tiny tiny leaf to this. I'm super excited about it opening it up.

A side view to see the swelling of the pitcher

 

[Ngantnier]

Looking good!

 

[ps3isawesome]

FINALLY, a fully developed pitcher. I am super excited!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hopefully a new growth will come up soon

Couldn't have done this without everyone who's given me tips, feedbacks, and share their experiences. Thanks!!!