N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia

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N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Feb 12, 2008 10:26:27 GMT 8

Post by David on Feb 12, 2008 10:26:27 GMT 8

Just share some pictures of this site at my hometown. Eventhough many considers gracilis to be a common and not attractive plant, I see them differently.

To me this is a surviver. They can be found in so many different environments and media. In cultivation they are one of the easiast to cultivate. I admire them for their will to survive.

On top of this the plant is a beauty when covered with a couple of dozen pitchers.

So here are the pictures...

The little hill...

The plants...

I like this whole bunch of plants growing over a rock.

A maroon plant...

There were alot of seed pods but the seeds have all been dispersed...

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Some of the plants were growing on the the rock face of the hill with a very shallow sandy media. Amazing! The rocks and media are burning hot from the scorching sun, and quite dry.

The media below. I think 90% is sand / rocks and the rest dust / yellow earth.

some were growing among ferns and bushes...

This little hill is about 300-400 meters away from the sea and only about 100 meters high. View from the top of the little hill...

The seaside...

Last Edit: Feb 12, 2008 12:02:52 GMT 8 by David

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bactrus Full Member Posts: 235	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Feb 12, 2008 14:51:20 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bactrus on Feb 12, 2008 14:51:20 GMT 8 What is that structure on the sea? Looks like a crane.
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David Administrator Posts: 2,326	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Feb 12, 2008 16:04:45 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by David on Feb 12, 2008 16:04:45 GMT 8 Yaa, it's a crane. That is an unfinish bridge and platform. I think that construction has been abandoned. Not sure what it is for. Perhaps a platform for ships to dock. Never went there to check it out.
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sockhom Junior Member Posts: 63	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Feb 13, 2008 8:06:16 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by sockhom on Feb 13, 2008 8:06:16 GMT 8 Great field report David . I do like this species. Those pictures with plants thriving on rocks are a truly amazing sight. François.

bactrus Full Member Posts: 235	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Feb 13, 2008 10:30:10 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bactrus on Feb 13, 2008 10:30:10 GMT 8 You'll have to show me where this is. Maybe your next trip back to hometown. Great place, can see Neps, Picnic and go fishing, 3 in 1. Hehe..
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Robert Advisor - Nepenthes Posts: 584	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Feb 13, 2008 12:09:18 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by Robert on Feb 13, 2008 12:09:18 GMT 8 Great reports and photos, David.

David Administrator Posts: 2,326	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Feb 14, 2008 8:46:44 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by David on Feb 14, 2008 8:46:44 GMT 8 Thanks sockhom and robert. I'll let you know when I am going back bactrus. You are willing to come over from Penang? If you are wiling to do that I will be glad to show you the place.
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dom Full Member Posts: 218	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Mar 17, 2008 10:49:15 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dom on Mar 17, 2008 10:49:15 GMT 8 Found some N.gracilis in somewhere in Perak also. It you see it carefully, you will find out the hill is full of it.
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phissionkorps Advisor - Nepenthes if you don't grow from seed, toughen up! Posts: 307	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Mar 17, 2008 14:22:39 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by phissionkorps on Mar 17, 2008 14:22:39 GMT 8 I really like gracilis a lot. The black form is my fav. I need to find another one...
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dom Full Member Posts: 218	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Mar 18, 2008 21:55:03 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by dom on Mar 18, 2008 21:55:03 GMT 8 phissionkorps said: I really like gracilis a lot. The black form is my fav. I need to find another one... Is it possible if we can send you a small plantlet or seed? Able to pass through the custom?
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plantlover Senior Member Now I'm getting more experienced Posts: 484	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Mar 19, 2008 15:32:44 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by plantlover on Mar 19, 2008 15:32:44 GMT 8 I love the black form too. Need to get one.
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phissionkorps Advisor - Nepenthes if you don't grow from seed, toughen up! Posts: 307	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Mar 21, 2008 18:29:46 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by phissionkorps on Mar 21, 2008 18:29:46 GMT 8 It's possible to send plants legally but apparently its a hassle. I was going to get the permits, but I forgot to go to the agriculture department. Whoops Seeds you can just send, no problems
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bactrus Full Member Posts: 235	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Mar 26, 2008 19:47:14 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by bactrus on Mar 26, 2008 19:47:14 GMT 8 David sorry for the late reply, must have miss your posting. Sure glad to go hill stomping. Not soon though. Thanks for the offer. Pass by your hometown pretty often. Maybe can hit maxwell hill too.
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David Administrator Posts: 2,326	N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Apr 17, 2008 14:13:10 GMT 8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by David on Apr 17, 2008 14:13:10 GMT 8 alienfx said: Where is this beach?Is this Teluk Batik?Looks smaller then Teluk Batik though... I've PM you my answer.
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N. gracilis hill in Perak, Malaysia Apr 28, 2008 10:32:06 GMT 8

Post by dom on Apr 28, 2008 10:32:06 GMT 8

This species are everywhere. Guess all of you guys must be boring to look at it. ;D Well. I am still loving it. As its pitcher growing in different colors.
Went to somewhere in Perak again to shoot some pictures. As one of my friend is going to write an article about the West Malaysia pitcher plant in wild.