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2015: Signs of Life

Things are moving along here in The Asylum! There’s still a lot of trimming and clean up to do – but there are signs of life.

The rains in months past have washed all of the whitewash from the greenhouse roof. Plus it has been relatively sunny and warm. And it is even warmer under glass. Interesting note: I notice that the plants that I haven’t trimmed back have not really begun to wake up yet. I suspect because the pitchers shade out the rhizomes from the sun keeping them cooler and dormant for just a little longer. Growth is inevitable though. The cycle is starting again and soon The Asylum will be engulfed in growth and vibrant color.

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Sarracenia oreophilaSarracenia oreophila

Sarracenia oreophilaSarracenia oreophila

Sarracenia alata - TexasSarracenia alata

Sarracenia alataSarracenia alata

Sarracenia 'Adrian Slack'
Sarracenia ‘Adrian Slack’

Sarracenia 'Adrian Slack'
Sarracenia ‘Adrian Slack’
This was a back end rhizome cutting. Notice the little nubs of new growth.

Sarracenia legacy
Sarracenia “Legacy”

Buds!

Awww yeah! Signs of life are appearing everywhere! The transition from the cool winter to warmer days has begun. Flower buds are a most welcome sight; the creative juices get flowing at the possibility of some great crosses. Here are a few spherical beauties getting ready to explode into those magnificent blooms that I so look forward to seeing each year.

Sarracenia moorei "Brooks Hybrid"
Sarracenia moorei “Brooks Hybrid” – the first flower to crack open for 2014!

Sarracenia flava "Powhatan"
Sarracenia flava “Powhatan”

Sarracenia flava "Powhatan"
Sarracenia flava “Powhatan”

Sarracenia flava var. rugelii
Sarracenia flava var. rugelii

Sarracenia oreophila
Sarracenia oreophila

Sarracenia 'Black Widow'
Sarracenia ‘Black Widow’

Sarracenia purpurea ssp venosa red black-1
*Ahem* Grow a pair…
Sarracenia purpurea ssp. venosa black/red

Sarracenia (leucophylla x flava) x leucophylla
Sarracenia rosea – veinless form

Sarrcenia "Smurf"
Sarracenia purpurea “Smurf” – I wonder if it will have 6 petals again this year?

Sarracenia hybrid
Sarracenia hybrid by Jerry Addington

Sarracenia "Green Dragon"
Sarracenia “Green Dragon”

Sarracenia (leucophylla x flava) x leucophyllaSarracenia (leucophylla x flava) x leucophylla

Got Buds?

It’s that time of year again! I’m really encouraged to see some buds growing here in the greenhouse.  There’s been a lot of challenges here with lighting (… well it’s winter,  so what can I expect, right?), ventilation, and water — but the good news is I’m seeing some new growth.. and buds!  That’s  good sign, right?

Sarracenia “H1” – Bob Ziemer Hybrid

Sarracenia rosea

Sarracenia courtii x “Adrian Slack”, Select Clone