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Originally Posted by Vincent
i wish i could show all of u that u can grow any nepenthes.
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Originally Posted by Vincent
So im to understand that a highland plant experiences lower temps, cuz of the altitude the plant lives in. So you are telling me you cant grow high lands, but lowlands; and i grow high lands, but not lowlands? I grow low med and high in the same atmosphere( and i will probably mention this a million more times) with only one plant, bicalcarata, still showing signs of acclimating. Hope this helps  |
It depends on the atmosphere you are growing all your plants (highland, intermediate, lowland) compared to us in Malaysia. Your lowland atmosphere may be different from our lowland atmosphere in Malaysia. The conditions in Malaysia may be humid but it is also very hot. We do get dry spells as well. Your plants may not experience these high temperatures in USA. Also, just because we live in Malaysia, a country with a tropical rainforest, it does not mean we are physically living in the forest. Alot of our plants are in the city or urban areas where we live. If you live in a concrete jungle like Kuala Lumpur, the atmosphere again will be different. The air is hot and dry.
Most lowland plants can be grown in a cooler environment. I have seen lowland species growing superbly in Cameron Highlands in an enthusiat's nursery. But ultra highland plants do not thrive in lowland conditions in Malaysia that well. Like Robert said, the leaves and pitchers will be small and stunted.
However, there are exceptions to the "rule". I know of growers who grows sanguinea and ramispina well under lowland conditions in Malaysia with huge pitchers on the plants. But so far I have not heard of anyone growing those ultra highland plants well under lowland conditions. Species like rajah, lowii, microvulgaris, macfarlanei, tentaculata, etc. I use to have a tentaculata that took months to acclimatise to my lowland conditions. It gave me growth and lots of pitchers but the plant is stunted and pitchers are small. You won't get football size pitchers from N. rajah if you grow in lowland conditions.
I think it also depends on the clone or individual plant. Just like humans and animals, some are born stronger than others while others are born with natural skills or capabilities, etc.