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That's why I am pulling my hair out now that I did not dig up the nice huge amp at that site in my previous visit. If only I knew the place would be destroyed, I would not think twice digging it out. I won't be doing cuttings then. Just dig them all up, take home and share it around.

Maybe we should go back to that gracilis site and take some cuttings of that red gracilis before that site is also destroyed.

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Oh, I did not know that! Sad man! What species was that? Sigh...

Re: N. ampullaria site revisited
 

I was thinking about that too David as the whole area will be crowded by people in the future and the plants will be destroyed if the plants were taken by people who don't know their cultivation at all.

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David, Hint: Ask Dom and Lim. The both of them will know very well. Already said enuf. Don't want more people going there.

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The gracilis with 2 colour was unique. Does other pitcher from the same plant show the same coloration, David?

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Even though i'm not there but i think it should only be on one pitcher this happened most probally becaused of the light levels maybe one side was exposed and the other side wasn't....Well i guess most of you know already

Ken

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Robert,
I've seen a lot of plants in the wild like that.
As what Ken said, it could be the light intensity.

The dark marron/black gracilis is somewhat rare to me and love the growing point which is shiny in the direct sunlight.

David,

Next time you see nepenthes,dig them up.I don't care whether people call me poacher.
It's just isn't right.Please think fellow forumers.
Is it better the plants to be destroyed or to be grown in home with us?

Please advice if i'm wrong!

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Hi Robert,

The answer is No. The other pitchers does not have that same coloration. It's just an odd one I guess.

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I believe that if we are unsure about the status of the habitat whether it will be destroyed or not, we should leave the plants alone. But if the place is going to be destroyed, I agree with you that we should "save" the plants.

Having said that I know some growers might feel this is not the right thing to do and many others with other school of thoughts on this subject. This is a controversial subject and the decision that each person makes is influence by personal reasoning and believe. So, I am not saying everyone should agree with me... I'm just stating what I feel and hope that I do not upset you if you do not agree with me.

Re: N. ampullaria site revisited
 

Amazing pic, though it's too bad that the site got dozed.


I think that for legal reasons, it's best not to dig up any plants. If they are going to be destroyed, just take cuttings all the way down to the ground, and just leave the roots. Damaged roots won't adapt very well, anyway, and the roots can regenerate a new plant if they are not destroyed by the construction.

(Sorry, I just had to say my opinion)