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