Monthly Archives: January, 2010
[20100128] Nepenthes “Mardi Gras”
ShareHi all, The bud is growing beautifully. It is slightly curling, elongating and defining. I thought I’d show a picture of what it will end up like.
Collection shots
ShareI decided I should show my collection as a group. Here are some poor shots. I’ll take better ones when I have a little more time to take better care. In this first shot you can see the size of the Nepenthes “Mardi Gras” compared to the other pitchers. To give this some scale: the [...]
[20100125] Nepenthes “Mardis Gras”
ShareSlow growth means more of the same type of images. I’m keeping a close eye out for changes but limiting my shots to every other day until real changes happen.
[20100123] Nepenthes “Red Leopard”
ShareAnd for today – very little change yet.
[20100123] Nepenthes “Mardis Gras”
ShareOK here are some larger shots and more bud development.
[20100122] Nepenthes “Red Leopard”
ShareNo day 3 shots were good enough. Here are the shots for today.
[20100122] Nepenthes “Mardis Gras”
ShareIn case your looking for Day 5′s entry there isn’t one as I was working late and could only take night pictures which didn’t turn out properly. Here’s the development for today – note how much larger the bud is and also note the formation of the separate sections of hood and body.
Some guests are always welcome.
ShareI had to include a photo of a regular visitor to my home. Although the shot is dark ( I didn’t want to use the flash and scare them) you can see mum and baby quite clearly. Mum is a bit shy at the moment, due no doubt to the presence of baby on her [...]
[20100119] Nepenthes “Red Leopard”
ShareHere’s a rather bad shot of buds on day two. Better shots tomorrow.
[20100119] Nepenthes “Mardi Gras” development
ShareA mad rush ensued as I had to take this photo – I was running late for work. Definite changes showing a marked difference to yesterday’s shot.
