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Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 2

Posted on November 9, 2013 | 9 comments

Another day of Darlingtonia goodness with my good carni-bro Mike Wang! (You can see the video and photos from day 1 in this previous post .) Without further ado I present to you a few video clips and photos from day 2 of the Darlingtonia expedition. Photos and video from 12 Oct 2013. Enjoy!

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Some highlights of day 2 below…

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 2
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Click here to view large version of the Darlingtonia wall.

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
Darlingtonia californica – roadside site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
This marker marks the border. To the right is Oregon, to the left is California.

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
Mike and I at the BWS Site. Del Norte Co., CA.

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2 Darlingtonia californica – BWS site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
Darlingtonia californica flower pod – BWS site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
BWS site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
Darlingtonia californica – Cedar Springs site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 2
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Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
Mike Wang at The Ponds site – Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2 Darlingtonia californica – The Ponds site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia californica – The Ponds site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2 Darlingtonia californica – The Ponds site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia californica – The Ponds site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia californica – Del Norte Co., CA

On the road in search of the next Darlingtonia destination.

In search of Darlingtonia. Del Norte Co., CA

Mike in situ.

Darlingtonia californica – Site 734, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
Darlingtonia californica – Site 734, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia californica – Site 734, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
Darlingtonia californica – Site 734, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia californica – Site 734, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
Darlingtonia californica – Site 734, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia californica – Site 734, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
Darlingtonia californica – Site 734, Del Norte Co., CA

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Del Norte Co., CA

Sunset. Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia 2013: Day 2
Moonlight lit coastline. Del Norte Co., CA

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Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1

Posted on October 27, 2013 | 5 comments

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1 Back on 11 October 2013, I had the privilege of being able to check out some Darlingtonia growing in situ with fellow carnie-bro, Mike Wang. (By the way – if you haven’t seen it yet, be sure to stop by the Sarracenia forum and take a look Mike’s amazing photos in his Darlingtonia posts!) As I mentioned in my last post, this would be the first time I ever saw carnivorous plants growing in their natural habitat. Hey, better late than never right? It was a phenomenal experience. Now I have an even deeper appreciation for these magnificent plants. I can’t say enough about what I saw and experienced during this trip. The overstimulation of seeing these majestic plants growing at all the various sites was pure botanical overload. And yes, I savored every second of it. We only had a few short hours of sunlight to explore by on our first day up there. By the time we arrived it was already late afternoon. We tried to see as much as we could and make the most of the fading light. It turned out to be great timing – the lighting at this time of day hit the plants in such a way to give them an otherworldly glow. Here’s a video and a few photos capturing moments from day one of this fantastic Darlingtonia excursion. Stay tuned – video and photos from day 2 to follow!

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Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1
Road trip cuisine at it’s finest.
Making a peanut butter and jelly sandwich on the road.

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1
Oh joy, oh rapture! The first clump of Darlingtonia I saw growing in situ!
Darlingtonia californica – Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1
Darlingtonia californica – Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1 Shooting Darlingtonia – Forest marsh site – Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia californica – Forest marsh site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1
Darlingtonia californica – Forest marsh site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1
Mike admires the scenery.
Forest marsh site – Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1
Darlingtonia californica – Forest marsh site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1
Mike and I at the forest marsh site, Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1
Alpine Farms site – Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1
Mike doin’ his thing.
Alpine Farms site – Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1
Alpine Farms site – Del Norte Co., CA

Roadside site – Del Norte Co., CA

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1 We were in the Alpine Farms area a little bit after sundown and stopped for a few mins. I took the opportunity to do some light painting using the flashlight on my iPhone.

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Darlingtonia: Love at First Site

Posted on October 18, 2013 | 1 comment

Last weekend, carnie-bro Mike Wang and I went on an epic trip to see Darlingtonia growing in their natural habitat. Ironically, this would be my very first time seeing carnivorous plants in situ. Hey, better late then never, right? Anyway, in the past eight or nine years of me consistently growing carnivorous plants, I’ve only known and witnessed them in cultivation. Seeing their habitat and the way they grow there gives me a greater appreciation for these fantastic plants.

Below are a couple shots of the first clump of Darlingtonia that I saw growing in situ. It felt like my mind blew a gasket seeing just this one clump! It really was love at first sight. At this first site. After seeing this, I told Mike that I felt as if my trip was already complete. Little did I know what was in store in those hours ahead. Needless to say, I took “quite a few” photos and videos. Sorry for the delay, but it has been quite a week for me. I’m catching up with a few other projects and I’m just starting to get to this Darlingtonia project now. I’ll be sorting through the photos and videos so please stay tuned for more Darlingtonia goodness!

If you want to see some of Mike’s photos, check out his Darlingtonia posts over on the Sarracenia forum!

Darlingtonia california Darlingtonia californica growing off the side of a road in an almost vertical fashion.
Del Norte Co., CA.

Darlingtonia californica – Del Norte Co., CA.

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Better Late Than Never

Posted on June 13, 2013 | Leave a comment

Darlingtonia californica

My Darlingtonias have been off to a slow start this year. I’m guessing in part because I’m keeping them on the shadier side of the greenhouse – where it’s cool. If I move them in the middle, they may burn as it can get mighty warm in the sun. They love light, I know… It’s making me miss outdoor growing where I could have it cool and sunny all day. I should probably throw a couple Darlingtonia out in the bright/hot area there to see how they fare. It’s friggin’ June — and while some of the Sarracenia pods are already ripening – the Darlingtonia are only throwing out their new pitchers …now. Oh well. Better late than never…

Shooting Around

Posted on January 28, 2013 | 4 comments

Just a few random shots from around the ‘house… enjoy!

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Sarracenia oreophila x ‘Adrian Slack’

Nepenthes jamban

Darlingtonia californica peeking out over the edge

Pinguicula “John Rizzi” in bloom

S. (oreophila x ‘Royal Ruby’) x ‘Adrian Slack’ – young pitcher of a cross I did a couple of years ago. I believe that this is a pitcher that was sent up a bit later last season.

S. [(oreophila x minor) x (purpurea x rubra) x leucophylla] x “Green Frog”
This is a complex hybrid I did a few years ago. It’s the first time I’ve actually seen some characteristics from this baby.

Sarracenia psittacina
This is a large clone from Jerry Addington. It is still dormant and was recently repotted. It does not look like much now, but hoping it throws out some beast-mode behemoth foliage once it wakes from dormancy.

Sarracenia rosea “Big Mama”
It’s currently dormant and recently repotted. Just like the S. psittacina above, I am hoping it throws out some beast-mode behemoth foliage once it wakes.

Sarracenia venosa, AF Clone Sarracenia venosa, anthocyanin free clone

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Update: Darling Babies

Posted on July 17, 2012 | 7 comments

I can’t seem to get enough of the savage Darlingtonia californica cuteness! These babies were given to me as tiny seedlings from my friend, Mike Wang last year. They’re growin’ up quick and really putting some fangs out! (Photos from 17 Jul 2012. )

Darlingtonia californica

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Darling Babies

Posted on June 24, 2012 | Leave a comment

CUTE ALERT! Just an update on the Darlingtonia californica – mountain clone babies! These seedlings sprouted from seeds that were sent to me from Sam Bookhardt (on twitter: @SammLiberty) back in October of 2011. Check that post out here!

I’ve stratified and germinated these Darlingtonia seeds in the same fashion as my Sarracenia seeds. (Check that post out here.) I’m proud to report that these babies sprouted and are doing well. Aren’t they just friggin’ adorable?!

Thanks again, Sam!

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Darlingtonia californica baby - Mountain Clone

Just so you get a sense of scale – that’s my index finger next to the little Darlingtonia seedling below. Now, don’t let their cuteness fool ya. They will grow up to be hungry monsters. Bugs, BEWARE!

Darlingtonia californica baby - Mountain Clone

Tag Archives: californica

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 2

Darlingtonia Trip 2013: Day 1

Darlingtonia: Love at First Site

Better Late Than Never

Shooting Around

Update: Darling Babies

Darling Babies

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