RE: Nepenthes flowering conditions

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Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 09:37:16 -0400
From: "Tom Massey" <massey@fmhi.usf.edu>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
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Subject: RE: Nepenthes flowering conditions

Hi Tim:

Others may have already answered, but FWIW:

Neps aren't likely to flower if you keep whacking off the long vines (I have
had one exception). A Nep will tend to flower if you have a long growing
season or a greenhouse and you allow the plant to develop the long climbing
vines. And as a general rule, the plant won't flower until it has started
to develop upper pitchers (at least in those species that produce uppers).

Tom in Fl.

-----Original Message-----
Behalf Of Tim Williams
Sent: Tuesday, June 13, 2000 11:54 PM
To: Multiple recipients of list

Hi,

Can anyone suggest what conditions can help induce flowering in
nepenthes? I'd appreciate advice. I have a few of the common
species, mostly about 4 years or so in age and of up to 8 years old
in one n. alata's case. The plants all pitcher beautifully but
have never flowered. Should I leave long vines instead of pruning
(and getting nicer pitchers)?

Any suggestions welcome.

Tim Williams.

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