Re: Nepenthes flowering conditions

From: Chris Teichreb (cteichreb@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Jun 14 2000 - 08:50:35 PDT

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Date: Wed, 14 Jun 2000 08:50:35 PDT
From: "Chris Teichreb" <cteichreb@hotmail.com>
To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com
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Subject: Re: Nepenthes flowering conditions

Hi Tim,

>
>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.
>

In my experience, Neps flower when left alone to grow into
large plants. They seem to flower when day and night are equal
(ie: 12 hours light, 12 hours dark), so either in the fall or
spring. Other than that, keep the plant in a light place (they
can take direct sunlight if introduced to it slowly) and feed
heavily in the summer.

Good luck!

Chris

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