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Post by Apoplast on Dec 27, 2011 18:27:12 GMT -5
Hi Rob - Don't worry about the delay. I can barely remember if I've made a post in a day, even when it's the only one.
Stunning specimen! Were I in possession of such a great specimen that I grew from seed, I'd be chuffed indeed. I will be growing this species once I can locate suitable seed. Hopefully in the next few years.
Interesting you were offered leaves. I suspect that a plant shipped with the eggs embedded would be more likely to successfully yield a population of bugs. Especially if you could get the plant to live for a month or so. I'm sure you now see the link to my other posts.
Fear not, I have no intentions to personally introduce anything. Still, I must wonder about the invasive potential. I can't imagine it is high as this species doesn't seem to be a problem in Europe (do growers have it in east Asia or South America?). Again, just to be clear, I am not advocating introducing these plants to North America. Can't help but daydream though.
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Post by H2O on Dec 27, 2011 18:47:46 GMT -5
Rob, that plant blows my mind! I must say you've inspired me to grow this species. Can't wait to see more.
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Post by dvg on Dec 27, 2011 19:09:25 GMT -5
That's a very fast growing R. dentata you have there Rob.
Hopefully it will flower for you this year.
dvg
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Post by cpgeek on Dec 30, 2011 16:57:32 GMT -5
Thanks guys for your comments (and exclamation marks!). I too am surprized at how fast growing this beast is. Also surprizing is the adhesive strength of the resin, as I've unwittingly noted on occasion when my hair has gotten too close for comfort. I have observed this plant take down a large housefly this summer, holding it like vice grips. In nature, I've read that even birds can be trapped in a sticky patch of large plants
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Post by cpgeek on Dec 15, 2012 20:19:55 GMT -5
Almost a year has gone by & I thought you might all like to get an update. ;D I mysteriously lost 1 plant but its sibling is growing like mushrooms. Check out some pics taken late this summer: Even I have a hard time believing that the tape reads 27 inches top to bottom! A few times my long hair happened to just bush against its resinous leaves - many strands were left behind in the ensuing struggle for freedom Note the shrub-like appearance & lateral branching now. You can see those wicked droplets of super glue at the leaf tips. The main stem is demonstrating some apical dominance but many lateral shoots are also developing. Closeup of a very woody main stem. The plant is over 30 inches now & shows no signs of slowing down. I'm hoping that this is the year it will flower! Will keep you posted. Thanks for looking, Rob
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Post by 31drew31 on Dec 15, 2012 21:41:59 GMT -5
Wow, impressive plant Rob!
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Post by Apoplast on Dec 15, 2012 22:48:51 GMT -5
Hi Rob - That is an amazingly beautiful specimen! I am utterly gobsmacked! I can't wait to grow this species. I can't remember right now though how do you grow this species? Under lights? In a window? In a basement? I only ask because I would love to replicate your results with this species when I can grow it. You clearly know your flypaper plants!
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Post by shoggoths on Dec 16, 2012 9:58:06 GMT -5
Wow, super nice plant
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Post by H2O on Dec 16, 2012 12:20:53 GMT -5
I don't we'll be hearing from Rob next year as his Roridula will have eaten him.
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Post by Devon on Dec 16, 2012 15:14:29 GMT -5
That's incredible!! Excellent plant and pictures!!!
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Post by dvg on Dec 18, 2012 17:29:16 GMT -5
That's some very impressive growth there Rob. Best of luck with getting some flowers on that one in 2013. dvg
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Post by Jun on Dec 19, 2012 3:53:00 GMT -5
Quite a rare and beautiful plant you're growing. Have you tried cuttings?
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Post by cpgeek on Dec 22, 2012 15:47:35 GMT -5
Thanks guys for your comments!
@ Apoplast - Due to their large size, I have always grown my plants in natural light by bay windows with SW exposure. They are low maintenance really just requiring watering once the surface becomes dry and just enough to saturate the growing medium. I've read that they can rot if kept too wet, so I make sure there is no excess water in the tray. A few times during the summer the medium got too dry, resulting in the tips wilting but rewatering restored turgor.
@ Jun- I haven't tried cuttings but its a good idea - I'll give it a go.
Rob
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Post by Apoplast on Dec 22, 2012 19:41:44 GMT -5
Hi Rob - Thanks for the details! I'll probably have to at least start mine under lights - the entire south side of my place is behind an impenetrable wall of spruce trees, not much light gets in. It's also good to know they can recover from a little drought.
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Post by cpgeek on Apr 6, 2013 14:55:41 GMT -5
Hi folks, too bad I couldn't provide an earlier update about this exciting milestone but better late than never as they say... The circle of life is one step closer to completion! These pics were taken in mid-Feb. There were 3 flowers in total & all were at the top. Good thing for my laziness, as I had planned to take an apical stem cutting... View of the whole plant in its growing area - reminds me of miniature Christmas tree crowned with a pink star! As I have only 1 plant, I had to self the flowers. Now all appear to be swelling - fingers are crossed . Thanks for looking, Rob
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