I've noticed something that occurs occasionally with some of my
Nepenthes plants. Sometimes, a pitcher gets produced that is
deformed. Usually, this means that the cap did not fully
grow, leaving mainly an open pitcher. I am wondering if my
use of pesticide in the greenhouse could have caused this.
Once in a while, I use Black Flag to get rid of ants in my
orchids. Could it be, that the airborne insecticide affects
the Nepenthes plant in this way? If so, is there a more
appropriate way to deal with occasional ant invasions?
Also, I've waited about 6 weeks now for Alan Lowrie to fill
my order for Nepenthes seed. Is this a normal waiting time
for this outfit?
So far, I'd have to say the most prolific CPs I've grown are:
Drosera Capensis
Nepenthes Ventricosa
Utricularis Sandersonii
In less than two years, the U. Sandersonii has gone from the
size of a nickel to filling an entire 6-inch pot.
The N. Ventricosa keeps producing huge pitchers for such a
small plant.
And the D. Capensis just keeps flowering and growing and
making more little ones.
---Steve