Some Photographic Updates

Pinguicula 'Sumidero (II?)'

I took some photos from around the collection the other day and wanted to update you guys on some of my plants. First up, this Pinguicula 'Sumidero' I received not long ago is now flowering. I believe it is Type II. There is one other type (Type I). Both types are native to Christmas Tree Falls in Sumidero Canyon in Mexico. In the wild, they actually grow on the Falls!

Drosera slackii

One of the plants that had been on my want list for ages was Drosera slackii. I was finally able to obtain these two (for a considerable price). I was actually kind of surprised it is no longer very popular in cultivation. It used to be very common. Personally, this is my favorite rosetted Drosera. It's so large and neat looking. I'm happy that these two D. slackii have actually produced a small offshoot. (I ought to do leaf cuttings sometime).

Utricularia alpina x endressi

My Utricularia alpina x endressi started off as one small leaf. Now, it's spreading rapidly throughout its pot. I actually really, really like the leaf shape, and I am pleased that it is doing so well. It is currently growing near my Utricularia 'Jitka', and both are very happy to be in my cool highland tank.

Drosera 'Andromeda'

It's actually very difficult to get a clear photo of Drosera 'Andromeda', the famed cross between Drosera prolifera and Drosera schizandra. This is still an expensive Drosera, but one that is a fantastic Drosera for any highland collection. The leaves are so large and broad, just like Drosera schizandra, but it can tolerate much sunnier conditions than Drosera schizandra, which prefers almost full shade.

Drosera esmeraldae
Nepenthes talangensis x sibuyanensis

My Drosera esmeraldae and Nepenthes talangensis x sibuyanensis love each other. This is the, I believe, the second pitcher that grew in the Drosera esmeraldae pot. As you can tell from the lack of a lid and the small size of the pitcher, this is an older pitcher. (The pot is 2.5" for reference).

Nepenthes spectabilis x aristolochioides

After a hard summer, my Nepenthes spectabilis x aristolochioides is finally coming back fully. This is one of those BE clones which is rumored to be a chimera, resulting in odd - i.e. bad - growth. I'm hoping that the death of the original growth point has led to a rectification of its prior problems. I guess only time will tell, however.

Nepenthes ventricosa x (aristolochioides x thorelli)

Everyone's favorite seed-grown hybrid right now, my Nepenthes ventricosa x (aristolochioides x thorelli) is developing a bit differently than some other people's plants. I'm really hoping my develops the nice pitcher slope of some other's people's plants.