Re: S.Wriglyana & S,Minor
dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Mon, 29 Jul 96 22:40 EDT
> From: "chris raby" <chris_raby_at_Indigo__Maastricht@SMTPLINK.INDIGO.CO.IL>
>
> I have just purchased a rather nice S.Wriglyana (S.leucophylla x
> S.Psittacina). I understand that this is a naturally occuring
> Hybrid.One question springs to mind.The pitcher has basically no
> opening and thus for the plant to obtain its nutrients from insects it
> really has to hope that there are insects around with pec's the size
> of Arnies.There is no way any insects will get into the pitchers on my
> plant. How does the plant obtain its nutrients? Can it really be said
> to be carnivorous? Any comments anyone?
I'll say, it sounds like the plant is not yet established and it
might have been to happy with it's previous location. On a
S.purpurea * S.psittacina (all-green), the first year I had it,
all the pitchers were sealed shut. I thought, "What a ugly
hybrid." But this year, it seems to have out grown this behavior
and is producing great pitchers! Give your's some time in good
conditions, it will reward you.
Dave Evans