Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 18:10:24 -0500 (CDT) From: Robin Dauber <rdauber@condor.depaul.edu> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg2916$foo@default> Subject: Nepenthes maxima flowers
Hello everyone,
I have a maxima that started sending up a flower stalk a few days ago. They
haven't opened and I don't know the sex of the plant. This is my first
Nepenthes flowering, and I need advice.
How long should the stalk take to mature? The plant is hanging outside off a
south facing porch. I don't want to move it and risk aborting the buds, but
am racing the fast approaching Chicago winter. Temperatures now are about
50F for a low at night, but are expected to reach 30F by weekend.
Which brings me to my second question...barring flowers, how low can a
maxima withstand?
If I get pollen, does anyone want it? What's the best way to collect it?
If I need pollen, does anyone have any? If I can't find maxima, I have
nothing against hybrids. Are they hard to pollinate?
No, I have no intention of cutting off the stalk, so don't even suggest it.
This plant can rest all winter.
See you,
John in Chicago
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