Highland veitchii's varieties

[Robert]

Originally Posted by cjloong

Wow... 99% humidity is like in my terrarium. Gonna be hard to replicate this outdoors. Surprise to know that they are terrestrial. I've always under the impression that this is a epiphyte.

BTW. MT have this as a variety(Bareo). However, heard that it is not the best representation of this species. Anyone have the one from MT for comparison?...

Fortunately, according the wikipedia, this species is still not under threat (hopefully nowhere in future).

Robert, more newbie questions. I am city boy. ;-) Is this place hard to get to. I mean Batu Lawi and Bareo area. Far from Kuching? These pitchers would be a very nice photography subject, if ever I get to go to East Malaysia.

Regards
cj

The MT form would be pink pitcher with yellowish peristome.

Bario was a remote village. Getting to Batu Lawi was a 1.5 to 2 days journey on foot. There is no road but jungle trails. Guide and porters are necessary to carry food and drinking water.

[TranMinh]

Robert,
Thank many thank for you Robert. The information is very useful. 99% humidify top problem.

Here is for you cjloong,
Pic copy right http://www.exoticplantsplus.com/ ( Tony )

[NepNut]

Hi CJ,
As far as I know, MT's Bareo is not the striped peristome (a while back MT posted pic of the striped peristome bareo to represent what they're selling).

Most veitchii bario can be consider as intermediate so can be successfully (to a centain extent) grown in L/L tropical weather. If compared to other H/L plants like rajah, it's easier... Of coz if you can provide a true intermediate or H/L growing condition for these beauties, you'll be able to admire it's full glory.

[cjloong]

Thanks for the info guys. MT Bareo is quite nice as well. I guess maybe that will be my next target.

Recently saw Veitchii seeds in BestCarnivourPlants. Checked with them and confirmed that it is Bareo. However, don't know how is the quality of these seeds. It is in euro though, so quite expensive. What do you guys think?

I know, even if it is viable, it will be a neck stretching exercise, guarantee to increase the neck length with the loooong wait.

BTW. Any member have the Bareo type in cultivation? or better yet Batu Lawi (which I think is even harder to find). That way, we don't have to trek 2 days and spend $$$ to enjoy its beauty.

Regards
cj

[paphioboy]

Got a question: How exactly does veitchii 'Hose Mountain' differ from regular veitchii? Are the pitchers and leaves supposed to be pinkish in colour? All my veitchii are only seedlings..

[kit1212]

*drooling*

[kit1212]

BTW,where to get veitchii bario besides MT?

[marvin1997]

Originally Posted by kit1212

*drooling*

Lol see

[NepNut]

Originally Posted by kit1212

BTW,where to get veitchii bario besides MT?

BE has one as N. veitchii "Golden Peristome" which they categorized it as H/L variety. EP also have greenhouse bread H/L form that they labled as veitchii "h" and "k". The "k" form is supposely the striped peristome form.

I have the BE and EP's "k" form and it's growing steadily but still very young...

[kit1212]

Wow,you actually got EP veitchii.I heard it is not cheap and thanks for the info =)