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Thorelii x Aristolochioides

  • #41
Hi all, new to posting on this forum. Somewhat of a long time reader though. Sorry to dig up this ancient thread but I was wondering if I could get some help. I couldn't believe all the glowing reports of the ease of growth for this plant. Considering its beauty and expecting its vigor, I bought one. If my memory is not failing me, I've had it for 9 months. All I can say is my specimen is no ventrata. It is one of the most troubling plants in my collection. The vine on it is around 6 inches and only has grown about 4 or 5 leaves since I've had it, has not pitchered once and is now pushing a tiny basal up. It is definitely this hybrid as I bought if from a reputable seller and had a pitcher on it when I bought it. Any suggestions?
 
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  • #42
Oh, of course I should mention my conditions for it:

Windowsill with some direct sun.
71-74 F. Standard house temps.
LFS, coco chips, pumice (don't use this media anymore)
Water once a week.
50 percent humidity in summer. Can get to 30 percent in winter.
Haven't fertilized this one yet.
 
  • #43
This has to be one of the most vigorous hybrids I've ever had (and it looks like N. Klossi -- :D ) . Mine has done best in highland conditions, upper 50*F night temps and high 70's low 80's day temps, but it has grown well with nights in the 60s as well & is very tolerant to temp fluctuations. The media consists mainly of peat mixed in with some sand, LFS, and coco chips. I've tracked the leaf progress & have come up with an average of one leaf every 10-12 days or so. I would recommend bagging the Nep & seeing how it reacts to humidity at first as this is the biggest concern with windowsill growing.
 
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