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Post by Pat on Apr 20, 2014 16:58:39 GMT -5
@shotgunner. Nice! Now I know what to expect in form and how to predict color.
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Post by jamesp on Apr 21, 2014 16:33:57 GMT -5
Guessing #1 alata #2 flava #3 alata. Exceptional growth Scott. I must say I am impressed. Look for a red flava ring to develop on #2's throat. Does not look like ant Leucs.
I remember sending you guys the rarer ones. The luecs are easy and I got lots of them. And I think you guys favor the luecs. Oh well
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Post by Pat on Apr 21, 2014 16:40:18 GMT -5
jamesp personally I favor anything that grows, and that fact that it eats bugs is a big plus!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Apr 21, 2014 17:00:19 GMT -5
I have finally got a pitcher opening but it is not fully open, and is still pretty puny.  I have raised the water level, so we'll see how it goes. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 17:52:27 GMT -5
I was messaging last night with my German adopted brother, Mirko. He just bought Darlingtonia for his garden. Great minds think alike.
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Post by jamesp on Apr 21, 2014 19:10:30 GMT -5
jamesp personally I favor anything that grows, and that fact that it eats bugs is a big plus! When I saw your grounds in some photos I knew that you or someone was a fine gardener. The yard was full of plush vegetation. And you said your guacamoles froze and I was supposed to come over and eat 200-300 of them. |
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Post by jamesp on Apr 21, 2014 19:12:15 GMT -5
I have finally got a pitcher opening but it is not fully open, and is still pretty puny. I have raised the water level, so we'll see how it goes. Did it open with a smile or a frown. The ones with a frown are liable to eat mammals. |
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Post by jamesp on Apr 21, 2014 19:13:29 GMT -5
I was messaging last night with my German adopted brother, Mirko. He just bought Darlingtonia for his garden. Great minds think alike. I think you have carnivorous juice running through your veins Scott. |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Apr 21, 2014 19:17:31 GMT -5
Neither a smile nor a frown, kinda sideways. The frown was mine 'cause they are not doing as well as Scott's.
Scott is a predator...
That would be great if it eats mammals - cats especially. Would like to keep those flea bearing critters out of my yard, they think it is their personal litter box. I'm tired of picking up after them. Also don't need any more vet bills when the dog wrenches her back and shoulder (like last night). Hmmm, live trap or pellet gun.... |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 19:25:42 GMT -5
pellet gun is only a memory maker. Wont do any real damage. They see it they flee.
I'd trap them and then fully submerge the traps in flea dip for about ten minutes. By then the fleas should be dead. hehe
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Post by Pat on Apr 21, 2014 20:11:42 GMT -5
jamesp said: And you said your guacamoles froze and I was supposed to come over and eat 200-300 of them.We've been giving the frozen avocado to a very sick squirrel who has forgotten how to eat, but he does eat the avocado if it is put into his mouth. But we have enough left to feed anybody who comes to the door looking hungry for avocado!
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Post by rockpickerforever on Apr 21, 2014 20:15:41 GMT -5
Scott, I'd only use a method that does not leave a body to get rid of. (hehe back!)
Live trap and then deliver to animal control...
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Post by jamesp on Apr 21, 2014 20:18:05 GMT -5
Might give the squirrel the squirts Pat. You have a soft spot for the squirrels of the world. it is good.
One day i may surprise you. Especially if you are baiting with avocados....
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Post by Deleted on Apr 21, 2014 20:26:47 GMT -5
]#2 is starting to put a tiny bit of pink blush at the throat. No pics yet. Sorry.
Bodies just go in garbage.
Jean is right. I'm a predator.
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Post by Pat on Apr 21, 2014 20:28:31 GMT -5
Scott, it all sounds good!
My one flower looks very saggy today.
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Post by rockpickerforever on Apr 23, 2014 15:06:53 GMT -5
I have finally got a pitcher opening but it is not fully open, and is still pretty puny. I have raised the water level, so we'll see how it goes. Did it open with a smile or a frown. The ones with a frown are liable to eat mammals. Been awhile since I posted an update on my pitcher plants. This is the progress, such as it is.
A few pics taken 4/18. A little taller than my hand, about 8 1/2 inches. 
Vertical slit, longer than wide. See why I said sideways?  Does this qualify as a frown? (I hope it gets big enough to eat cats, lol.) 
This photo taken on 4/20. Not wide open and fully formed like Scott's. 
This is a different plant - the one that lost its flower bud. I'm guessing these blade-like "leaves" don't turn into pitchers? 
I just now looked inside the throat of the open pitcher. I didn't see any drowning liquid, but it looked like there was a small bug way down inside the throat. Woo-hoo!
I'm hoping the move to more shade will be beneficial. Stay tuned...
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Post by jamesp on Apr 24, 2014 6:19:45 GMT -5
That pitcher is a bit malformed Jean. Not sure why. It happens though. It may bust open and right itself.
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Post by jamesp on Apr 24, 2014 7:17:22 GMT -5
Finally starting to get a few pitchers. Guessing about 20 percent up. The ones you see are from established plants. And older stock that was just planted. The freshly potted stuff has a long way to go. As of this morning(it was 39F).  |
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Post by rockpickerforever on Apr 24, 2014 16:34:23 GMT -5
James, what they lack in number, they make up for in shear beauty, diversity and size. And it's not getting down to 39 degrees here, either.
Well, despite its obvious physical handicap, this little pitcher appears to have enticed its first meal into its parlor... See the little dark blur down inside?
Teenage mutant ninja pitcher, lol.
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Post by Pat on Apr 24, 2014 18:34:32 GMT -5
Jean, your plants look wonderful! Scott's , too.
My one might fine plant blossom is looking very sad and saggy this week. I wonder why. The pre-pitchers are still hanging in there.
Just about everything else in the yard is in bloom.
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I have raised the water level, so we'll see how it goes.
