Carnivorous plants

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    Thanks guys, that's exactly the sort of information I was looking for:love30::thumbsup::snorky:

    Hmm, I can understand why you would use plastic bags, Sirius, but I might try another way around to supply the humidity need. It sounds like the Highland variety might be the way to go if I take the decision to give Nepenthes a try. I like challenges and keeping my brain, for what it's worth, active with different interests so I will probably give them a go. I've just bought the soft cover book of"Carnivorous Plants of the World" by James and Patricia Pietropaolo to give me a base of facts and knowledge to start from..........so a mug of Tea and a good read is in the offing.:coffee::snorky:
     
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      Start with N. alata @ARMANDII , would be my suggestion.
      May not be as weird as some but I grew that one for more than a couple of years, even as a house plant, and in a cool greenhouse, I found it quite easy.
      Some of the others are more of a challenge.
       
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        You know me, pete, I'm weirder than any plant I grow:rolleyespink: so I'm not worried about N.alata not being weird. I'll have to wait until next week as my House is in chaos because of a change of furniture, a new carpet for the Lounge, stairs, and bedrooms. That will also mean I'll be "off the air" for a couple nights, which will give everyone a bit of peace and quiet.:heehee: That won't stop me having a browse now at N.alata to get an idea of it. Thanks for the info, it's much appreciated.:love30::snorky:
         
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          I had a huge carnivorous plant collection at one point
          Must have had over 100 Nepenthes

          The lower pitchers are usually a lot more decorative than the upper ones.

          Another good species to try is N ventricosa
           
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            Thanks, Sirius, ............I'll have a look at that!!:love30::snorky:
             
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              Not another one :loll:
               
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                Yep, well, someone's got to buy one:dunno::heehee::loll::lunapic 130165696578242 5:
                 
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                  Please add a pic ARMANDII if you get one :yes:...as i'd love to see where you've put it ;) :whistle:
                   
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                    ... they have perked up a bit in the last fortnight:

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                      Actually, Gail, I didn't get one after all:nonofinger:,...............I got two.:dunno::heehee: I'm waiting for them to be delivered, which will probably be sometime next week.

                      Don't give me ideas:heehee:
                       
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                        Well I never :dunno:...Two :yikes:
                        I know what you mean [​IMG] [​IMG]
                         
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                          Not tropical but these oblong leaved Sundew are struggling in the very dry ground on the heath.
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                            I used to just put some sphagnum moss peat in a pot and water it.
                            Often sundews would come up, along with heathers.
                             
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                              Darlingtonia
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                              Sarracena trumpets
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                                Well, I've made my choice of Nepenthes and bought N.Bloody Mary, N.Glabratta, N.Hookerinaa.
                                They're now in plastic hanging pots and hanging in the Kitchen South facing window.:snorky:
                                 
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