Date: Fri, 14 Jul 2000 07:22:56 -0400 From: "Steven Stewart" <steven.stewart@worldnet.att.net> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg2112$foo@default> Subject: Re: Nepenthes bicalcarata color
Hello William and list,
Steven Stewart here,
I have been growing Nepenthes bicalcarata for about four years, and have
found pitcher color is an hereditary trait. This trait is also determined by
environmental factors. Seedlings of N. bical., from my limited experience,
will have green pitchers until the plants are about six inches across. This
is a very generalized statement because in low light, the blade portion of
the leaf will grow much larger than if grown in bright light. Plants grown
in warm conditions and bright light will tend to have smaller, more light
green blades, and larger more colorful pitchers. In the cool months of our
Florida winters, my plants produce small leaves and pitchers with less
color, compared to hot summer growth, so temperature also seems to be a
factor. I grow my plants in long fiber Sphagnum moss, this is most likely a
factor as well as humidity and water chemistry. I hope this very generalized
info. can be of some use. Good luck with your little monster!
Take care,
Steven Stewart
Sanford, Fl, USA
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