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ATLAS@JHUVMS.BITNET
Wed, 4 Sep 91 21:06:17 +1000

Regarding Nepenthes from the seed bank, I got a packet of N. Fusca and
planted the seeds two weeks ago, but no germination yet. Speaking of
Nepenthes, does anyone know the reason why, when taking cuttings, you
should chop off the upper two-thirds of the leaf? I was wondering...

Remember the discussion some months ago about cheap reverse osmosis (ro)
units from that mail-order company?? Well, I requested a catalog, and
it finally came. They had a pollenex unit for 30 bucks that claimed to
be a genuine ro purifier. After discussing this with an environmental
friend of mine, I figured I'd give it a try. Alas, when I phoned in my
order, Damark (the company) said they are sold out. Boo hoo!! They do
still have the 200 dollar under-the-sink model available, but the price
is too steep for me.

I've been noticing a lot of snails in my S. Purpurea pitchers. Anyone
know if they are harmful or useful to the plant?? Also, is there
anything one can do about "indigestion?" My S. Flava is turning brown in
a small spot about 5 cm from the rim of the pitcher, and the brown area
seems to be slowly spreading. Is this a Maalox moment??

doug