The Villosa Challenge

The Villosa Challenge#62694

By Fuzzy_Puppies -  Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:15 am
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- Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:15 am #62694

I decided to take on the challenge of growing the temperamental Nepenthes Villosa. I made a web page devoted to this effort.... http://coreyatchison.com/Nepenthes-Villosa.html ...any input will be appreciated.

Re: The Villosa Challenge#62700

By kittyklaws -  Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:41 am
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- Thu Jul 08, 2010 2:41 am #62700

Congrats!

Good luck, and keep us updated!

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Re: The Villosa Challenge#62707

By corky -  Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:37 am
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- Thu Jul 08, 2010 9:37 am #62707

good luck i am still toying with the idea myself but they are expensive,it will be interesting to see how you get on,i think dvg is an expert

Re: The Villosa Challenge#62719

By linton -  Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:08 am
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- Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:08 am #62719

The pitchers are beautiful - one of my favourites. Maybe someday I'll get one!

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Re: The Villosa Challenge#62979

By snapperhead51 -  Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:29 am
Location:  Adelaide Hills, South Australia
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- Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:29 am #62979

well good luck only know a very few people that are able to grow them here in AU , dont know what is is about them they seem to be very temperamental plants , looking at getting some TC's shortly my self , well be at Mt.kinabalu in November again 2010 , will take some pic's of the ones in the wild

and post them and note there conditions may help a bit !!

Re: The Villosa Challenge#63023

By Fuzzy_Puppies -  Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:31 pm
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- Sat Jul 10, 2010 5:31 pm #63023

snapperhead51 wrote:well good luck only know a very few people that are able to grow them here in AU , dont know what is is about them they seem to be very temperamental plants , looking at getting some TC's shortly my self , well be at Mt.kinabalu in November again 2010 , will take some pic's of the ones in the wild and post them and note there conditions may help a bit !!

That would be awesome, thanks!

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