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Post by cpgeek on Aug 30, 2012 15:08:29 GMT -5
Hi all, Dvg has inspired me to continue in the post-a-pot theme . So here'e my version - pot-o-purp. Hope you enjoy this interesting plant. This form of purpurea (actually S. rosea or S. purpurea ssp. venosa var burkii for us older folk) is found around Chipola, Northern Florida. This plant is about 25 in diameter and is by far my largest purp. There's also a giant clone. Pitchers from earlier in the season are not as wide in girth. Its almost as if the plant develops its pot from stuffing itself on prey as the season progresses. Here's a close-up of its fat little belly Good growing, Rob
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Post by nwflytrap on Aug 30, 2012 16:10:12 GMT -5
It's like a Buddha sarr!
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Post by Raymond on Aug 30, 2012 17:47:54 GMT -5
Pot O Purp and drosera love the plants mostly the tiny little one in the lower right coner ;D
Nice plant
Ray
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Post by Devon on Aug 30, 2012 19:32:00 GMT -5
Love it!
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Post by will20013 on Aug 31, 2012 18:01:30 GMT -5
Nice!!!
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Post by dvg on Sept 1, 2012 13:03:00 GMT -5
That's a nice Purp you have there Rob. And knowing that it measures 25" in diameter, those pitchers must be HUGE! Great growing! dvg
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Post by cpgeek on Sept 1, 2012 14:39:04 GMT -5
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Post by dvg on Sept 5, 2012 14:51:09 GMT -5
That giant from is incredible Rob. Are you still looking to add that one to your collection? dvg
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Post by Raymond on Sept 5, 2012 16:01:54 GMT -5
WOW chipola giant is huge bigger then my hand ;D
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Post by cpgeek on Sept 15, 2012 14:08:19 GMT -5
Thanks for your comments guys! That giant from is incredible Rob. Are you still looking to add that one to your collection? dvg I guess my longing comes across cyberspace, eh? Yep, I'm working on it Doug but I might have to part with half my collection to get it Rob
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Post by vinnymc on Sept 15, 2012 20:33:22 GMT -5
woah how long did it take to get to that size
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Post by byblisera on Mar 11, 2013 20:11:22 GMT -5
Nice plants! I grow some of the 'pot bellies' and they are my favorite sarrs. By late fall all of the pitchers go from being heavily veined to solid deep red.
In addition to producing large pitchers they are quite cold hardy and can withstand zone 5-6 winters with some protection. Easier to keep, in my opinion, than ssp. purpurea!
I had the good fortune of seeing the giant variant a long time ago. They were growing under lights in a CPer's indoor tank. The pitchers were the size of a toy NERF football. Viewing this particular plant left such an impression on me that I will never forget it!
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Post by cpgeek on Apr 6, 2013 14:13:37 GMT -5
vinnymc: I received the plants about 2.5 years ago with juvenile pitchers - probably 2-3 yr old plants at that time. So they grew quickly, esp. last summer. byblisera: Thanks - you're right about plants going deep red in autumn, as mine did so too. See below for yourself! I think the pic was taken in early Oct last year when we already had a few chilly days/nights. Had no idea though they were so cold tolerant. I'll try starting putting them out sooner to extend their growing season. Great growing, Rob
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Post by dvg on Apr 6, 2013 14:54:12 GMT -5
Great looking purp there Rob!
And you are right Sir, those pitchers really did color up nicely with the cooler nights.
Thanks for sharing.
dvg
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Post by cpgeek on Apr 13, 2013 13:22:41 GMT -5
Thanks Doug - can't wait to see what this growing season will bring
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