I’m trying something different with the Darlingtonia. I recently transplanted a few Darlingonia in Kanuma. I was first introduced to the stuff by fellow carnivorous plant grower extraordinaire, Mark T. Kanuma is this granular sorta spongey-crumbly-clayish thing that is primarily used for acid loving bonsai. With a box of Nepenthes, Mark included a small sampling of Kanuma to plant those new Neps in. (Thanks, Mark!) The Nepenthes seem to … Read More
In the December Rain
Fired off a few frames in the rain today. Dormancy is certainly here. Most of the pitchers are going down for the winter — but there’s still a few of them still holding on. (Click images to enlarge.)
Insulation.
Dormancy is well underway here in the Pacific Northwest. That means the yard, once vibrant, is turning into a glorious sea of crispy pitchers. This is so different from what I was used to. Once upon a time, the plants lived under glass for a little bit. (Example: from the archives, circa 2015.) The cold and ice really DO SUCK to work in, but at least the plants get … Read More
Even in Darkness, Shine
Carnivorous plants are magical. They challenge our pre-conceived notions of what a plant should be like. One group of carnivorous plants that I have the joy of growing once again are Nepenthes. Savage and primordial, these botanical beasts never cease to amaze me. A few years ago, I was inspired to shoot Nepenthes under 254nm UV light. Even in “darkness”, these plants shine. (There’s something kinda metaphorically significant about … Read More
Seedling Spotlight: COT x ‘Saurus’
A 2018 Cross – S. “Crown of Thorns” x ‘Saurus’. This is one seedling from the batch that is putting on some good size. The tallest pitcher recently opened and is turning out pretty rad. Sown, stratified, and germinated outdoors late 2018/early 2019 then brought in for lights at the end of 2019. I’m liking how this one is shaping up with heavy S. “Crown of Thorns” influence in … Read More
Seedling Spotlight: Montana x A. Slack
Here’s a couple seedlings of Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa var. montana x ‘Adrian Slack’ that are coming up nicely. I can’t recall exactly when I did this cross. I do know that they are survivors and have gone on a couple of moves with me. These are outdoor grown and were shaded for most of this year. Next season I plan on moving up to a grow table where … Read More
Curious Catesbaeis
A curious group of young S. catesbaeis are maturing and making their presence known in the seedling fray. I’m very excited to see these grow up, and I’m even more excited to work with them once they bloom. Not only do they look very promising, but they have something else going on under the surface. The parentage is S. purpurea subsp. venosa var. montana – Transylvania Co., NC #1 … Read More
Defiance
Sarracenia “Defiance”S. ‘Reptilian Rose’ x (flava var. rubricorpora x leucophylla) #11Cross by Dr. Travis H. Wyman It has been a pleasure to partake in the journey of growing out Travis Wyman’s various S. ‘Reptilian Rose’ crosses from seed. The angular peristome of S. ‘Reptilian Rose’ has had some wonderful influence on some of the progeny. This particular individual sports a large jagged mouth and stout tough looking pitcher structure. … Read More
Chaos
Sarracenia “Chaos”Parentage: Sarracenia ‘Reptilian Rose’ x (flava var. rubricorpora x leucophylla) #15Cross by Dr. Travis H. Wyman
S. ‘Reptilian Rose’ x ‘Adrian Slack’
In 2010, I had the opportunity to cross two special plants – both of which I would consider to be an all time classic. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, but I knew that I was hoping for something interesting. And by the time 2011 rolled around, there was this nice pot full of tiny babies: From that pot, only four survived. (It was a time where a … Read More
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