Recent content by zdawgnight

Bio thanks for the reply. I knew the Talengensis was going to be a tough one. My last pitcher plants were all easy hybrids so I was hoping for a bit of a challenge. Hopefully I didn't bite off more than I can chew. I really am quite excited for all three of these plants as they are definitely...

Couple years ago I started with some easy hybrids and then moved, which unfortunately was a death sentence. So it recently I decided it was time to get back into it and this is what I want with they just came in a couple days ago and looking forward to new challenges... n. Robcantleyi, n...

My original thoughts were to let them be for a while till they became used to my surroundings but then one of the members here had exprecienced some root rot from the same company I purchased my plants from. Since I dont know much about my plants from lack of experience, I wanted to go slowly...

These are my 1st pitcher plants. Does it make sense to get a hygometer? I am going to get some potting supplies this weekend. I figured id let the plants get used to my location before I stress em out to much (unless this is not neccessary of beneficial). One question I have is the N...

WOO finally made it here!

Looks like I am going to be joining the ranks of Nepenthes owners tomorrow. I am getting my shipment of 3 types and am quite excited. I bought a N. sanguinea, N. maxima Tentena, and a N. ventricosa x talangensis. I think I am pretty much setup but was wondering if there was some last minute...

Thank you everyone for the awesome suggestions and advice. I will post soon because its time to go get me some pitchers!

Well I am sure everyone loves these questions....but unfortunately I am having a heck of a time finding solid info. for specifically what I am wanting to do. As the title says I am new to nepenthes but find them incredibly intriguing. I have learned from many years of doing saltwater tanks, if...

Hello everyone, I stumbled upon this lovely forum while looking for information on pitcher plants. Somehow most of my hobbies have made it into the variety of categories offered. I have a half dozen orchids, 2 freshwater fishtanks (cichlids), 2 saltwater tanks (reef tanks) a plethora of cacti...