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02-19-2019, 02:26 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread A few quick photos of some smaller babies on the rack. in Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes)

Smart man :D When it comes to wistuba orders, i just cross my fingers that they come with roots and anything extra is gravy :p

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02-19-2019, 12:28 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread A few quick photos of some smaller babies on the rack. in Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes)

wow wow wow! How big was the hamata x edwardsiana when it arrived? I have a couple coming in April hoping they arent itty specks lol Did you...

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02-19-2019, 11:45 AM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread hamata hybrid list in Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes)

cool! did you create it or if not who did? :)

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02-19-2019, 11:36 AM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Looking For (To Buy) N. Argentii and N. izumiae x trusmadiensis in Terraforums Classifieds

I have never dealt with them before, would it be same as importing from exotica or BE needing permits?

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02-18-2019, 03:23 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Frog and Toad Enthusiast! in Introduce Yourself!

I am a gardener and welcome any and all beneficial creatures :) I used to put out clay pots as toad houses but now have so many large hostas in the...

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02-18-2019, 06:43 AM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Frog and Toad Enthusiast! in Introduce Yourself!

Welcome! I have always loved frogs, toads and snakes in my new england climate. I am the guy who searches the lawn in front of the mower and when i...

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02-18-2019, 06:38 AM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Hey Everyone! in Introduce Yourself!

welcome! please share your new setup with us, i am always interested to learn from others :) i recently got back into highland nepenthes again as...

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02-18-2019, 06:24 AM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Looking For (To Buy) N. Argentii and N. izumiae x trusmadiensis in Terraforums Classifieds

good luck finding these two great plants! wistuba has xtrusmadiensis available on his site for spring import. i am still trying to find argentii...

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02-16-2019, 02:11 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread It's about time bluemax posted some photos! in General Discussions

I love homemade rigs and this one is truly crazy looking! Are those LEDs 4000k or did you use a variety? I replaced my exterior floodlights recently...

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02-16-2019, 02:03 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Nepenthes grower trying some sticky traps in Sundews (Drosera), Byblis, Drosophyllum

Thanks :) Is there a simple way to control the white "fuzz" on the top suface of peat moss? I rinsed it 3 times to prevent algae but now this is...

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02-16-2019, 08:51 AM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Nepenthes grower trying some sticky traps in Sundews (Drosera), Byblis, Drosophyllum

okay thanks :) didnt know filiformis bent around its food like that! I have much to learn

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02-15-2019, 11:37 AM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Hello from Central Europe in Introduce Yourself!

sounds like a nice place to grow Sarracenia and VFTs outside! Thanks for sharing photos, those Drosera looks very happy :)

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02-15-2019, 10:28 AM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Nepenthes grower trying some sticky traps in Sundews (Drosera), Byblis, Drosophyllum

some more macros of my sundew seedlings and ping leaf pullings (thank you grey moss) IMG_2036 by myles geishecker, on Flickr IMG_2034 by myles...

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02-14-2019, 06:50 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Ample Sunlight From West Balcony? in General Discussions

I really like the look of your living room but am not sure is there enough room for my hot tub? :0o::lol:

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02-14-2019, 01:18 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Hello from Central Europe in Introduce Yourself!

welcome :) sounds like you have a pretty good sized collection for only being in the hobby one year! Would love to see any photos of your plants and...

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02-13-2019, 09:15 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread "Weed" D. burmannii found growing hydroponically in Sundews (Drosera), Byblis, Drosophyllum

he may be a bot, posted in my grow thread the definition of a grow tent for no apparent reason

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02-13-2019, 05:30 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread My humble basement highland tent in Greenhouses, Terrariums and Bog Gardens

I am not sure what the point of your post is?

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02-12-2019, 02:17 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Terrarium heating ideas? in Greenhouses, Terrariums and Bog Gardens

as long as it doesnt turn into algae soup down there its a great idea!

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02-12-2019, 02:15 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread My humble basement highland tent in Greenhouses, Terrariums and Bog Gardens

Thanks man, inermis is such an odd ball but i think between the pure green color and bizarre shape its a must have in a highland collection. Had to...

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02-10-2019, 05:44 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Terrarium heating ideas? in Greenhouses, Terrariums and Bog Gardens

i would avoid the heating rocks, they are designed to transmit heat to an animal that is laying on it plus will take up valuable space in your...

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02-10-2019, 11:19 AM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread TF Rendezvous in Portland, OR in Portland CP group

Its not often that a winter is harsher in Portland than Boston :p I should be knocking on wood, winter is far from over!

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02-09-2019, 11:59 AM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Potting medium question in Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes)

yes Nepenthes can be grown in pure live sphagnum moss, just be sure not to pack it too tightly into the pot or the roots my not be able to breathe....

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02-08-2019, 10:41 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread hamata hybrid list in Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes)

I have heard of the hamata x platychilla and glandulifera x hamata I spaced on but the others are foreign to me. they are all malesiana tropical...

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02-08-2019, 05:46 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread hamata hybrid list in Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes)

yuck, even here on TF there have been a few unstable conniving sorts. I'd like to think they don't represent the Nepenthes grow community overall but...

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02-08-2019, 05:29 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread My humble basement highland tent in Greenhouses, Terrariums and Bog Gardens

few more arrivals today! Absolutely thrilled with this new Christian Klein briggsiana IMG_1963 by myles geishecker, on Flickr IMG_1961 by myles...

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02-08-2019, 03:33 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread hamata hybrid list in Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes)

Thank you! Would you mind sharing a photo or two? Hadn't even considered that one but now want it hah :-O Also, as a side note, is there a...

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02-07-2019, 06:29 PM

nepenthesl0ve started a thread hamata hybrid list in Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes)

I am sure that I am not alone in loving hamata and many of its hybrids. Of course not all of them managed to capture the wonderful traits of both...

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02-05-2019, 01:54 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread Nepenthes grower trying some sticky traps in Sundews (Drosera), Byblis, Drosophyllum

have germination on some of the seeds and also some pygmy sundews are emerging from the gamae i aquired. got a cool little macro lens for my iphone...

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02-01-2019, 07:37 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread My humble basement highland tent in Greenhouses, Terrariums and Bog Gardens

yeah maybe im overthinking it and should treat them to shorter days and not a deep dormancy. thanks for your input from personal experience!

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01-27-2019, 04:12 PM

nepenthesl0ve replied to a thread My humble basement highland tent in Greenhouses, Terrariums and Bog Gardens

since you bring it up, have you found any good ways to get VFTs through dormancy up here? I used to have a bog garden where they would survive...

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