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Old 14th May 2009, 11:12 AM
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Default Re: N. lowii x truncata (and others)

The features of this hybrid never cease to amaze me since every pitcher is different. This was definitely the largest pitcher I've ever had from this plant or any other nepenthes. One thing that intrigues me most is the inner walls of these upper pitchers. On the two that have opened up so far, I've noticed that the pitcher walls (at least on the upper parts close to the peristome) are ALWAYS very wet, like the pitcher walls are constantly secreting water. I've never noticed this for any other nepenthes, especially considering how the upper walls are usually devoid of any glands and only have slippery scales to make insects fall. Has anyone noticed this feature in the pure species of lowii, or any other lowii hybrids? It's a lot of little patches of water on the pitcher walls that are clearly visible, even on the older pitcher. It's impossible for me to photograph with my cam phone.
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