Strange growth on capensis 'red'

Strange growth on capensis 'red'#134143

By mikefallen13 -  Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:22 pm
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- Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:22 pm #134143

I recently recived a capensis red in a trade, It looked fine when I got it but now something weird is happening. At first i thought the new growth was just coloring up but one of the new leaves unfurled and rather than being a solid red it was just spotted with red dots. The tentacles didnt look quite right either. Is it just ajusting to my conditions or something else? Any ideas?

Thanks, Michael Fallen
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Re: Strange growth on capensis 'red'#134146

By Veronis -  Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:33 pm
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- Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:33 pm #134146

Someone may know off the top of their head, but in a case like this, a photo or two would be very helpful for the rest of us.

In the meantime, what kind of lighting is it getting and how much? If it's under fluorescent lights, even a strong one, capensis red usually loses most or all of its "red". It needs sun (I dont remember how much) to maintain its red coloration on new growth.

Re: Strange growth on capensis 'red'#134149

By mikefallen13 -  Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:42 pm
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- Sat Mar 10, 2012 6:42 pm #134149

Believe me it has plenty of light, 7'' from a 4 bulb T5 VHO fixture. I'll try to get some pics but my camera is almost dead.

Thanks, Michael Fallen
My Blog (with growlist/wishlist): http://highlandtropicals.blogspot.com
Nepenthes photo thread; http://www.flytrapcare.com/phpBB3/my-ne ... 11812.html

Re: Strange growth on capensis 'red'#134253

By Jaws -  Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:28 pm
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- Sun Mar 11, 2012 7:28 pm #134253

If the main centre area of the plant looks healthy, id say the leaf is just stressed to new surroundings.

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