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Post by muscipula on Mar 31, 2009 18:45:51 GMT -5
whats the characteristics of these plants? (butterworts) they seem cool. Mind filling me in?
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Post by tael on Mar 31, 2009 18:48:43 GMT -5
I wish I could tell you, but I don't yet have one! I know that the mexican ones have a dry summer dormancy, and almost go "succulent" like. They lose their carnivorous leaves during that period. I think that's what happens anyway. You know, if you're curious about stuff like this, D'Amato's The Savage Garden is a great source of information. It's got most everything in it, I find it's a great resource. You should check it out!
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Post by carnivoure12 on Mar 31, 2009 18:52:59 GMT -5
Pinguiculas recieve ther coomonname butterworts, from their leaves, they have very tiny 'hairs' very much like sundews but a lot smaller and produce a sticky susbstance that trap insects. The reason they are called BUTTERworts, is because tthe leaves feel like they're covered in butter.
There arem many species of pings, and many types arounf the worls, they produce beautiful flowers, and don't get too big.
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Post by mabudon on Mar 31, 2009 22:27:58 GMT -5
They are about as varied as the Drosera are
Specific species have general/specific requirements. Mexican Pings form one of the most popular sub-groups but even amongst them there are lots of differences. Your best bet is to research the ones you are interested in growing and go from there as generalizing "requirements" the whole Genus is practically impossible
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Post by khoas on Apr 1, 2009 0:26:19 GMT -5
The temperate species would more suited for Canadian grower. They handle much cooler conditions than the mexicans species. I have real problems with trying to grow temperate species while I grow the mexican species with ease.
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Post by mabudon on Apr 1, 2009 9:58:58 GMT -5
For year-round outdoor growing, much of Canada is perfect for temperate Pings. If you have to keep them inside you should probably not bother with temperate ones tho, they are pretty picky about dormancy, moreso than VFTs and Sarrs- without the right cues they will not form gemmae properly and will simply burn themselves out or turn to mush should you try to force them
I grow all my mexi-pings outside in summer (active growth) and bring them indoors to dry out in winter under lower light and low humidity conditions.
As Khoas states tho, we are blessed with the IDEAL climate to make outdoor cultivation of the temperate species VERY easy, whereas in much of the world it is just this side of impossible
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