Northiana culture

[paphioboy]

Hi guys..

I will be getting a nep northiana soon (courtesy of penangtan), so I would like to find out the best way to grow this wonderful species. I note that many of you guys say that northiana has a reputation for being difficult to grow. Why is this so..? Do they rot or are they prone to pests..? As far as I know, I think there shouldn't be a problem as northiana is a naturally (fairly) lowland species that grows on limestone. So the addition of limestone and excellent drainage should keep it happy. Or maybe its because its naturally slow growing... Any thoughts..? Thx..

[kentosaurs]

Well i have 0 experience and might probally give totally wrong tips but i'll give it a try hjehehehe.............

I guess northiana needs more of a shaded conditions first of all....And i don't think its that prone to dying..More like very slow growing?Addition of limestone like you said will definitly be usefull.....

Ken

[paphioboy]

Ken, I don't think northiana likes being grown shady.. I hust Googled it and its said that it won't grow and pitcher well in shade. Most plants in the wild grow in nearly full sun. But I don't understand why even slight movement can also kill it..!! So choosy plant..

[Aliamyz]

According to Robert,northiana his northiana didn't show any sign of stress after repotting his northiana.The plant seems to pitcher well for him without going stress!

[Robert]

northiana prefered bright warm environment, partial shade but not completely. Don't injure the roots when repotting. It dislikes a compact media therefore provide a very well drain ones with mixed of perlite 60% and the rest either cocopeat,sphagnum moss, etc. 100% Coarse clay or burnt type from nurseries worked fine for northiana.

[Noobplant]

i grow mine in full,direct,burning sun. and its growing really fast. it did not produce a single leaf when i grew it in shade(after having its growing tip ripped by rats).
its now outgrown its pot and stopped pitchering because there is no place for it to rest its tendrilz

[Amelie.Poulain]

Originally Posted by kentosaurs

Well i have 0 experience and might probally give totally wrong tips but i'll give it a try hjehehehe.............

I guess northiana needs more of a shaded conditions first of all....And i don't think its that prone to dying..More like very slow growing?Addition of limestone like you said will definitly be usefull.....

Ken

Ken,

Just a word of advice, I don't think it's wise to disperse advice if you DO NOT have any experience regarding the matter.