Date: Thu, 20 Feb 97 16:21 EST From: dave evans <T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU> To: cp@opus.hpl.hp.com Message-Id: <aabcdefg665$foo@default> Subject: Re: fertilizing Neps
> From: burkhard@ARIES.SCS.UIUC.EDU
>
> Hi all. Can anyone recommend any fertilizers for foliar or root feeding of
> Nepentheses. I have a non-pitchered plant right now which I am coaxing
> into pitchering, however it is going rather slowly. I read somewhere that
> Superthrive may help pitchering, but was wondering if the effect would be
> enhanced if applied in conjunction with a fertilizer on the leaves or the
> roots. Any other advice to increase trap development would be greatly
> appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Hi Paul,
Yes, no, maybe. Sometimes Nepenthes can get "stuck" not making
pitchers. I don't know why... Often, after being in good conditions
for a bit causes them to grow normally again. Once or twice, though,
I have had to wait for a basal shoot for new pitchers as the older
vines simply refused. If you fertilize, use a 1/4 strength sol.
of what would be using on houseplants.
Dave Evans
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