Date: Thu, 24 Feb 2000 13:54:17 EST From: CALIFCARN@aol.com To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg543$foo@default> Subject: Re: N. glabrata
Howdy, Peter here at California Carnivores. As to the N. glabrata "Palo
Alto", this was a designation suggested by Geoff Wong to distinquish his form
of this species to the one I grow at our nursery, which has been called
"Forestville". Both plants originated with Ray Triplett many years ago when
he received samples of the plants from Turnbull and Middleton, and I believe
Kurata, who rediscoved the plants almost simutaneously. The Palo Alto form
usually has narrower leaves that can turn purple in high light and more
compact tiny pitchers. The Forestville plant has slightly larger pitchers,
especially upper ones. The plants aren't common because they are rather
difficult to strike from cuttings. I grow both forms and must say they are
among my favorites, and Geoff has grown some of the most spectacular plants
in tanks under growlights, so purple they take your breath away. Seeya.
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