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Post by zero on Feb 20, 2008 1:29:43 GMT 8
pics of my 1 year old nep seedlings. They are raff x either raff, bical, trunc, alata based on proximity to other flowering plants in the greenhouse of the grower I got the seed from. Any guesses on the parent? pics old pic  new pics    peace, Zero |
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Post by Ludwig on Feb 20, 2008 6:00:35 GMT 8
Hi Zero, I especially like this photo: Very well done. |
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Post by zero on Feb 20, 2008 6:56:48 GMT 8
Thanks Ludwig. Does anyone have advice on how to repot all of these without taking up tons of room? Would a plug tray work? I am running out of room for my plants  Peace, Zero |
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Post by jonathan on Feb 20, 2008 10:33:32 GMT 8
Erm... beautiful seedings...  Cheerio Jonathan |
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Post by rainforestguy on Feb 21, 2008 4:05:12 GMT 8
I dislike plug trays as these are just temporary growing places. These grow rapidly and will be in need of repotting again soon. If you have too many plants, perhaps trading them for others will be the best for you. Grow them out on their own containers and allow them to get root bound in their new pots. then make an offer for sale or trade, then you can start over again. Glad to see people growing seedlings out well and dispelling myths regarding seed growing in ex vitro conditions. good work!
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Post by zero on Mar 17, 2008 22:12:50 GMT 8
Update 3/16/08 repotted them pics this one has round leaves, different than the other seedlings   this one is the 2nd biggest and has the best pitchures so far. note different shaped leaves then first seedling.     tray of seedlings   peace, Zero |
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Post by rainforestguy on Mar 18, 2008 0:49:07 GMT 8
Zero,
Are you sure there were only raff, truncata, alata and bical males only? It definitely isn't bical since there are no diminutive fangs present, and anothr raff seems out since these do not appear to be raff in appearance. N. alata I highly doubt as I would espect narrower leaves and longer with more tendrils. Truncata might be a possibility especially since tendrils are shorter but I would say more so a trunata hybrid was involved. Is there a way you can check this?
The seedlings have a peculiar tendril attachment and the peristome is quite pronounced.
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Post by zero on Mar 19, 2008 22:12:36 GMT 8
rainforest,
I asked about the parents and he wrote,
I am positive those are the only possible males. The only other Nep even in that greenhouse is amp and those have never been in flower in the 7 years I have been visiting there. There are other Neps on the grounds but they are behind no fewer than 2 sets of double doors (or 6 in some cases.) Plus, not so much by intent but by fluke of design, the greenhouse the raff is in is under positive pressure compared to the rest of the building...
I saw someone's pics here on TF (may have been yours I do not recall) and to me and some look like pure raff while others had what looked like a bit of truncata influence.
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Post by rainforestguy on Mar 20, 2008 1:11:18 GMT 8
My guess would be leaning towards truncata as the peristome and short tendril attachment indicates a compact parent (i.e. truncata).
Yet I would expect more truncate foliage to occur. The rounded leaf edge looks truncata to me, but the plant with wavy leaves could be more rafflesiana in the parentage.
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Post by zero on Mar 20, 2008 7:22:54 GMT 8
thanks for the info. I'll post pics when they get bigger.
peace,
Zero
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