My first outdoor Nep pitcher

[vft guy in SJ]

Here are a couple pics of the first outdoor Nep to produce pitchers for me.

Enjoy
Steve

N. macfarlanei x ventricosa

 

[fc3srx713b]

WOW!!!

hey maybe later try some more till you get to joels level!  it keeps the stress of having them grow in an enclosure down. they grow as they want outdoors...

*UPDATE*

 

[ludwig777]

very impressive Santos. I just moved another plant from the greenhouse to the windowsill today...its a very stressful day!

 

[Capslock]

Nice Steve. How long has it been out? Are you going to try to keep it out year-round? (Steve lives an hour from me, but has a warmer, drier climate in summer/fall.)

Capslock

 

[vft guy in SJ]

Hi Max.. I put it outside in January '06. As of now the plan is to leave it outside year round. We'll see how it adapts to summers here. I suspect that it should adapt well considering I got it from Phil Faulisi. He had it in his greenhouse, but his summers are even a little more severe than mine. Regardless, this is the first pitcher that this plant has made for me since I got it in Jan '05.

Cheers
Steve

 

[srduggins]

Yeah better light and warmer weather really helps a plant to pitcher. I also noticed how much smaller the leaves are under better light and they look a little tougher too. Also the old leaves have turned red in the sun while the new leaves are more green. They may get a little red sheen on them, but they should be fine. All things to be expected, and showcased very well in your photo.