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I've had both capensis 'Red' and 'Big Pink' for a couple of years now, and I've come to the conclusion that 'Big Pink' is not particularly big. When grown side by side, my 'Red' reached around 1 foot in diameter, and 'Big Pink' has never come close. So, I'm curious, how large can 'Big Pink' get under "ideal" conditions?

thepitchergrower wrote:I've had both capensis 'Red' and 'Big Pink' for a couple of years now, and I've come to the conclusion that 'Big Pink' is not particularly big. When grown side by side, my 'Red' reached around 1 foot in diameter, and 'Big Pink' has never come close. So, I'm curious, how large can 'Big Pink' get under "ideal" conditions?

I usually google the particular cultivar and look for larger sizes with hand for scale in size. It might take awhile, and you might find a few "bad eggs" in the images. But I just spend about 30 minutes to an hour scrolling through google images when I am curious. I am a plant freak. I love my plants. If you still need an answer let someone more knowledgeable than I am about the larger capensis cultivars. I have a regular weedy capensis on my balcony.


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A one foot side cape....that's what I want!!! Hmm, I had some 'Big Pink X' seeds in the rotation to plant this spring...and I've already got a couple of 'Reds' from different sources. I'm hoping the reds step on the gas this summer, but due to my hot, outdoor growing conditions it'll be a struggle probably. Of course, hitting my capes with some 3-In-1 a week or so ago didn't help their attitudes any (aphids).<sigh> I'll be waiting to hear what others say about 'Big Pink'.

ChefDean wrote: ↑Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:54 pm Capes typically only get ~6 inches across, large varieties maybe ~8 inches. So, it sounds as though the BP is normal, and your Red has the unusual genes for giganticism.

In this case....I want some seeds off your 'Red', pitchergrower!!!!

There are some cape forms that can reach 18 inches in diameter. (https://www.carnivorousplantresource.co ... ant-clone/)
As for seeds, I actually have some ripening. The flower stalk is about 2 feet in length.

I just measured the longest leaf on the 'Red', and it's 7.5 inches long.

That's really a nice one!!! How wide are the leaves you think? Does it wrap flies up all tidy?

Intheswamp wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:08 am That's really a nice one!!! How wide are the leaves you think? Does it wrap flies up all tidy?

The leaves are really narrow. Petioles are about 1/8th of an inch and lamina probably 1/6th.

Sounds like a nightmare!!!!

thepitchergrower wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:30 am

Intheswamp wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:08 am That's really a nice one!!! How wide are the leaves you think? Does it wrap flies up all tidy?

The leaves are really narrow. Petioles are about 1/8th of an inch and lamina probably 1/6th.

How are you growing these? Grow mix, lights, etc.,?

Intheswamp wrote: ↑Wed Mar 06, 2024 1:47 am How are you growing these? Grow mix, lights, etc.,?

Sunny south facing garage window. Pure peat moss as the medium, in a red solo cup (probably needs a larger pot).

That's kind of getting technical...

Pure peat moss, eh? How deep do you keep it's tray water?

I let the water level fluctuate. I let the tray dry completely, then fill to about an inch.