Hello cp fellows, i have been trying to get in touch with captive exotics, but i heard that they may be going out of business. I hope it's not true as it's very difficult to find plants in Oz.

Ian

Hi, my name is Ian and i am very fond of droseras and Nepenthes. I hope to learn a lot here.

Thanks

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Hi,
Over many years, I have used a range of different varieties of peat moss; including Killarney peat moss, German and Lithuanian peat moss. The German peat is excellent for Sarracenias, whereas sundews loved the Lithuanian brand.

However, in more recent years, I have been using TEEM peat moss from Canada. This brand is still available today and I have found a larger range of plants grow very well in this peat. I have been using this as pure peat moss for growing my plants.

I hope this helps,
Steve.

Hi Robert,

By the look of your pictures, you are doing very well.
The cultures look very clean and good growth.

Are you using a Laminar Flow cabinet ?

I used to do tissue culture some time ago with shelving and lights on timers taking up most of the second bedroom. But the kids came along and it all went eventually.

Now number 1 son has left home I have started my plant collection again and was considering putting some seed into culture. Mainly because the quantity of seed I have for the sundew is small and want it to have the best chance of growing.

Where does one buy tubes, agar, nutrients etc. these days?

Laurence

Thanks Matti for the reply. I hoped to not only see our carnivorous plants in the wild but also peoples collections So far it sounds like there are no tours etc up here on the Gold Coast which is a shame. If there is anybody out there that would let me view their collections and growing methods that would be great.

Regards,
Jade

Hi there:

Light is the most important factor to grow Nepenthes, no doubt about that. But we all know that if we place a N. glandulifera or N. veitchii or even n. platychila under the sun here in Sydney outside in the garden or backyard, they will most likely perish in matter of weeks. How can we separate light from humidity when growing a plant in your backyard? obviously we can't. Same applies if grown under a windowsill. Greg has the answer by growing his plants under artificial conditions and so am I!.

Going back to the original question, yes some hybrids may grow outside and get leaf burn and survive, but others may still need high humidity and yes, plenty of light to do the same.

Gus

P.S the leaf burn effect may be the overproduction of anthocyanins or green-blue pigment in plants which reflect the light in the red spectra and look red due to excess light from the sun.

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It appears I have well 'Suveyed' some new populations of Utricularia biloba on Straddy and Bribie, still havn't found that pink one yet or that funny little utricularia uniflora but I have a recent leade on Bribie.

Good Evening All,

Are there ever any Gold Coast tours held for carnivorous plants or swap meets? I know there are tours and swap meets for other varieties of plants but thought i'd ask about carnivorous plants. I'd be first to go on a tour if there are any held as I'm keen to meet other Carnivorous plant growers to see their set up's and how they do things. As a begginer this would be an eye opener and very helpful. Any information any body could give me on this would be great.

Regards,
Jade

Thanks Greg I can't wait.