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Date:
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5/21/2002 12:52:11 AM
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Name:
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Paul Edwards
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Subject:
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Giant Cephalotus
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Message:
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I've been growing Cephs for quite a few years now, and have heard about various
forms of the plants, including a "giant" form, but have seen no evidence to
suggest these forms actually do exist. In fact, in his book "The Savage Garden",
Peter D'amato states "a much-sought-after larger form exists, called "Giant",
with pitchers two to three inches in size." (I'm sure it would be
much-sought-after with pitchers this size!)
Do these forms actually exist?
I've been under the impression that a "giant" form is a normal one that is grown
in ideal conditions.
Cheers,
Paul Edwards.
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Date:
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6/12/2002 10:02:55 PM
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Name:
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Andrew Broome
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Subject:
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RE: Giant Cephalotus
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Reply:
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Hi,
It does seem that a 'giant' form of Ceph does occur.
I've seen people who have grown the typical Cephs
well for years, get a piece of the 'giant' clone
and have it reliably be approx twice the size of
their normal plants. This includes pitcher size
and applies to plants grown side by side.
I don't have this form at the moment but hope to
grow it at some stage now that a couple of people I
know have it.
Andrew.
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Date:
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11/30/2002 3:28:06 AM
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Name:
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agustin franco
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Subject:
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RE: Giant Cephalotus
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Reply:
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Dear Gentlemen:
There seems to be a resilience from some Australian cp growers to believe that such a giant form exists!. Actually there are two varieties: Hummer's giant (by the American John Hummer (who obtained about 100 rhizomes from an Australian CP grower (named Bill). There were three clones which grew larger than the rest under the same conditions. He called them giant clones. Some shops in the U.S. carry these clones. The second clone comes from Germany and the pitches measure up to 8 cm in length (the immature pitchers already looked larger than those from the common cephs.
It is very obvious that there are genetic variation among the species. We always tend to think in absolute terms. We can't expect all cephalotus to remain identical if they are constantly exposed to different environmental conditions. As a matter of fact, I have obtained the so called "typical cephalotus" from two cp shops here in Australia and they look different to me. Peristome shape and lid shape are definitely different. I would not be surprised that there may be subspecies not yet officially identified.
I am also looking for the giant forms. If you know anyone here in Australia who has them, I would like to contact him or her. Thanks for your time
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Date:
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12/18/2004 12:09:00 AM
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Name:
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david dickson
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Subject:
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RE: Giant Cephalotus
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Reply:
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In the late 1980's I got a tissue culture from someone in the carolinas. (cephalotus) I did well with them, and within about 3 years from about 10 surviving tiny leaves filled 2 aquariums with large cephalotus. The original potting mix came from a book that was 3 parts: sand, peat and leaf mold (mould).
Now, 15 years later. They have lost vigor. Very tiny plants that barley survive. I am also plagued with a mold that covers the soil and plants. A white fuzz that covers everything. I have tried hydrogen peroxide and physically picking it off. I would welcome any help to get them going again..
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