N.rajah of the north

[Robert]

Mount Kinabalu from a distance


Kundasan, ½ hr after passing by the HQ of Kinabalu Park , a favorite stop over for locals and visitors offering for sale tropical fruits, temperate vegetables and local handicrafts.







Some of Kinabalu’s peaks as view from Mesilau Park


early morning temp and humidity at the park


About 10.00am, sun was fierce but the air was cooling


Tiny orchid and others












Ferns and mosses thriving on tree trunk.


…and some flowering plants. There are many more but having to kneel down most of the time for macro shots was tiring, nevertheless these are some that i take note.





Probably this belonged to AV family, anyone?


Close up of the flower



A species of moth. There are quite a few that i simply miss. These visitors came as night falls.



Rhododendron very common along the pitcher plants trail and around the Park




Mesilau nepenthes trail was one of the best site to see N.rajah. There are another 3 main sites requiring long and difficult trek. The wide path, with a section cemented and the cool morning breeze makes the walk effortless.

Source of mesilau river


N.fusca




N.burbidgeae




Burbidgeae hybrid


N.tentaculata


N.rajah










Temp., and humidity at rajah site

[plantlover]

Wow!!!!!! Beautiful pictures.

[edwardyeeks]

WOW, GREAT PICS! Say, does it mean that the rajah is growing in a humidity level of 30%? I don't know how to read the humidity meter.

Cheers

[kentosaurs]

Hi Robert..Beauitful pics!!!!!1 I just got myself a hygrometer from exoterra...Its RM 38 man soo expensive..So far recorded highest humidity 95% and lowest 45%

Anyways Edward the humidity is the lower part of that meter thingy..

[Robert]

Originally Posted by edwardyeeks

WOW, GREAT PICS! Say, does it mean that the rajah is growing in a humidity level of 30%? I don't know how to read the humidity meter.

Cheers

Edward, refering to the 2nd reading-humidity at 30% and temp at 38ºC, it was recorded in a hot morning but in a highland conditions where the air was still cooling. The 30% humidity will not stay constant but fluctuates according to weather conds.

ken, there are many brand with different prices. Lower price range usually have a margin of error ( refer to your booklet ). A small error like ± 2% was ok for home grown plants unless a requirement for precision.

[TS]

Thanks for the photos, Robert. Those are really beautiful pictures, not only neps but others as well.
I like the way you introduce the place and plants,

[alcran]

Those are some great shots, thanks for sharing them.

[Robert]

Most welcome Alcran and TS

[nickjamie]

wow this brings back memories. Kundasang is a wonderful place. the people there are so friendly and warm. unlike the weather