Darlingtonia rock planting in the mist – July 2021. Planting in rocks? Radness. I’ve planted rocks in the past, but with succulents. So … it was finally time for a carnivorous one. Sometime ago (maybe late 2019 or early 2020?) I planted a small Darlingtonia in a pumice rock. I had an extra rock (thanks Nina!) and Darlingtonia would be perfect for this. I’ve observed them growing in a … Read More
DJ’s Garden
A few weeks ago Carson Trexler (https://americanpitcherplant.com/) and I had the pleasure of visiting DJ’s fantastic carnivorous garden. Soooo many cool plants. DJ is one of the cornerstones of the Portland carnivorous plant group and an outstanding individual. On so many occasions, she has always been willing to lend a helping hand; the plants and I are truly thankful for her. Here are a few photos from her yard … Read More
Catesbaeis
A sweet catesbaei cross I did back in 2016: Sarracenia purpurea montana x flava var. ornata – lidless. These babies resulting from this cross sport an upright pinched hood and some glorious veins. Fun stuff!