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Post by dvg on Apr 30, 2020 11:01:24 GMT -5
Another recent acquisition, U. alpina, arrived with so many tubers, there are now two pots of them to experiment with. ( Thanks Cole! ) U. alpina has the reputation of being easy to grow, and should be considered as a beginner's first test plant, to see how it performs in a keeper's conditions, before venturing further into the pursuit and cultivation of the more demanding epiphytic tuberous Utrics. This species flowers easily, arrived with a flower stalk in progress, and with another emerging, after everything was potted up. dvg
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Post by dvg on May 13, 2020 12:13:45 GMT -5
That green flower stalk in the first two photos has yellowed and stalled out, but the newer flower stalk (1 o'clock position) has taken over for it and is looking like a promising replacement. The change in humidity and lighting must have been too much of a shock to the flower stalk's system, after being uprooted and sent across country. dvg
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Post by dvg on Jun 11, 2020 10:20:57 GMT -5
This U. alpina flower stalk is still promising to bring its blooms to fruition. dvg
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Hal
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Post by Hal on Jun 12, 2020 22:35:06 GMT -5
This U. alpina flower stalk is still promising to bring its blooms to fruition.
I love U. alpina. In fact it's the only Utric I ever had much success with. The flowers are gorgeous.
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Post by dvg on Jun 15, 2020 5:23:20 GMT -5
I had never been much into Utrics before, and had no experience with any of the tuber forming bladderwort's, but that changed last year for me, with the help of Bonfield. Cole convinced me to try a few out... ...turns out that an entry level alpina is the gateway species into pursuing this angle of the hobby, and Cole is ever eager to feed that growing addiction. dvg
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Post by dvg on Jun 23, 2020 12:21:02 GMT -5
A bit more progress... dvg
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Post by dvg on Jul 7, 2020 13:17:52 GMT -5
They say the third time's the charm... At least it was with this flower stalk, but the third bloom on this stalk turned out alright. Cheers, Doug dvg
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Post by dvg on Aug 25, 2020 13:44:25 GMT -5
Since acquiring this species plant earlier this spring, it has completely replaced all of its old leafy stolons with new green growth. However, it is always working on expanding its empire, and will, if left unchecked. But all things considered, this is a wonderful clone to add to any CP collection. dvg
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Post by dvg on Sept 16, 2020 14:13:27 GMT -5
Looking to meet and make new friends? Who ya gonna call? Good ol' alpina is always reaching out to network with others. dvg
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Post by dvg on Jan 1, 2022 17:22:56 GMT -5
An alpina flower stalk, rising up above the alpina x campbelliana flower buds. A closer look at a developing alpina flower. dvg
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Post by dvg on Jan 4, 2022 16:22:11 GMT -5
A bit more progress with this alpina flower... dvg
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Post by dvg on Jan 7, 2022 17:23:23 GMT -5
The same alpina flower from today, with many more flowers to follow in queue behind it. dvg
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Post by dvg on Jan 20, 2022 14:31:25 GMT -5
Getting the flowers now, but found out that these flower's calyces disapprove of being indiscriminately sprayed by my hand mister. This easy Utric is being grown in a 3" pot now overgrown by moss. (That's a 4" inch water dish the 3" pot is sitting in) There are seven flower stalks in this alpina pot, either currently in bloom or soon to be. dvg
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Post by funkmaster on Jan 20, 2022 20:29:14 GMT -5
dvg so many flowers, spectacular growing!
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Post by dvg on Jan 21, 2022 14:10:41 GMT -5
Thanks funkmaster, this is a rewarding section to explore in the CP hobby. Still feeling my way through this section of Utrics, but have been given some very good pointers from bonfield on how to provide the requisite conditions for keeping them happy. dvg
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