Pitcher Plant Question
#1
Posted 17 March 2007 - 10:46 PM
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...as you can see from the picture below, I have been keeping it in a rather tall pot (11") in a bucket... trying to always keeep some water in the bucket (but sometimes it got dry).
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So today when I set up my outdoor tanks, I thought that I could do a better job of keeping the pot wet, but putting it in the pond. So will this work or is this too wet for the pitcher?
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Second question... what is this thing growing on the pitcher plant... doesn't look like a regular leaf nad doesn't look like a pitcher.
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#2 Guest_fundulus_*
Posted 18 March 2007 - 10:29 AM
#3 Guest_Histrix_*
Posted 18 March 2007 - 07:23 PM
BTW, your plant is gorgeous. I've always had a thing for carnivorous plants
#4
Posted 18 March 2007 - 08:34 PM
As far as taking it out of the pond... I thought this was a bog plant... so it should like having 'its feet wet'... shouldn't it?
The bulbous protrusion is a budding flower. Regarding the potting situation, I would take it out of the pond and add a nice, thick layer of live Sphagnum to the pot, or at least a little peat. That should retain the moisture a little better and contribute to the acidic conditions these plants enjoy.
BTW, your plant is gorgeous. I've always had a thing for carnivorous plants
#5 Guest_nativeplanter_*
Posted 19 March 2007 - 08:14 AM
The plant does like wet feet, but you need to elevate it up a bit. If the pot is 11" tall, I'd have maybe the lower 2-3" in the water. The water will wick up the peat towards the top. The water depth can be even less if you are sure it won't dry out too often. Thankfully, the species is a little forgiving in that aspect. It will also tolerate periods of time being more submerged, but not permanently.
Looks like you're taking good care of it Michael!
#6 Guest_viridari_*
Posted 19 March 2007 - 08:24 AM
#7 Guest_Histrix_*
Posted 19 March 2007 - 09:01 AM
As far as taking it out of the pond... I thought this was a bog plant... so it should like having 'its feet wet'... shouldn't it?
It should definitely have its feet wet, but not actually be submerged in the pond. The 2-3" that nativeplanter suggested should be fine.
#8 Guest_farmertodd_*
Posted 19 March 2007 - 09:48 AM
The flower will look like Conecuh_NoIdeaX.jpg (1 & 2)
I've got some better pictures of them (and an exotic patch of venus fly trap from south of Tallahasee) but I haven't moved them anywhere online yet. Took some video of the fly traps closing as well. Fun fun fun!
Todd
#9 Guest_Histrix_*
Posted 11 April 2007 - 04:09 PM
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#10 Guest_gerald_*
Posted 12 April 2007 - 09:19 AM
#11 Guest_Kanus_*
Posted 12 April 2007 - 09:24 AM
#12 Guest_Histrix_*
Posted 12 April 2007 - 08:19 PM
Is anyone else wondering if that grass growing around the pitcher picture by Histrix is dwarf hairgrass? Hmmm...I want some!
I'll double check for you -- I'm headed out there again tomorrow
#13 Guest_nativeplanter_*
Posted 14 April 2007 - 04:48 PM
Is anyone else wondering if that grass growing around the pitcher picture by Histrix is dwarf hairgrass? Hmmm...I want some!
It sure looks like it to me.
#14
Posted 16 April 2007 - 11:48 PM
Here is a picture of the flower that eventually came from the bud that I saw... how cool is this?!
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#15 Guest_Histrix_*
Posted 17 April 2007 - 09:46 AM
#16 Guest_scottefontay_*
Posted 10 May 2007 - 02:44 PM
That is amazing! It completely outdoes any of the specimens at our University's garden. Congratulations -- you must be taking excellent care of it
You should try your hand at some sundews, not nearly as impressive, but cool nonetheless
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