Nepenthes hamata care: trimming pitchers & repotting a carnivorous plant

[@brendajernigan7642]

Thanks for the info. We saw a HUGE pitcher plant in a botanical garden and the smell near it was very bad. It was in a greenhouse. So I figured it was necessary to attract insects. Glad to hear it, so I will go with your information.

[@creeksidegardening3230]

Amazing video! When you have time, could you make a hoya update? Your hoyas are stunning!

[@BradsGreenhouse]

thanks, They are all semi dormant at the moment. no blooms. I will when the weather warms up

[@brycerush98]

Can the old mix be thrown into an outdoor bog garden?

[@terryklemesrud758]

It looks so pretty with the live moss!!

[@BradsGreenhouse]

thanks, yes I also love the look of the live moss

[@BlaisZeroni]

What nepenthes species in particular enjoy live moss? Do you have a list?

[@brycerush98]

As far as I know, straight live moss is a top tier option for the majority of nepenthes, but it’s pretty expensive. A mix based in LFS with a top dressing is a good way to get great (sometimes better) results while remaining cost effective, that way you can but more plants 🤣

[@janstewart2041]

I use the bread ties and loosely wrap it to the steak

[@Fercurix]

Nice timing Brad, I'm about to repot a Hamata this week =D

[@gayjojofan1905]

i wish i had a hamata

[@BradsGreenhouse]

Good luck!

[@Zerbirus]

Since perlite isn't renewable (not particularly) I would have tried to separate and reuse it rather than throwing it away, if it's possible

[@ScaryFear]

Nice I watched both your videos. I do my repotting in Dec so last year just two months ago was my repot of all my plants. What is that stuff on the side of the old pot? My pots get that too.

[@BradsGreenhouse]

December is a great time for that! I’ll have to check and see what is on the pot

[@acousticanimal5514]

Are you ever selling any seeds?

[@AllenC1x]

Brad I have a question, how often do you water a hamata or hamata hybrid? And how much water do you put in it when watering? I have a hamata x ventricosa i bought from you last year and its doing fine, but im afraid I might be giving it too much or too little water

[@BradsGreenhouse]

It will totally depend on the plant. To many variables. Warm house, dry house, the time of year. The size of pot, the size of the root system. Just keep it always damp, not soggy.

[@dunhilldunhill318]

I cut my napenthes and let it airdry is it good or Am I doing wrong?coz I watched ur other video that u put it in under water?

[@treasuresofplantz9203]

I used some bark, in my mix is that okay?

[@brendajernigan7642]

I would like to grow one of these in my sunroom just to help control the knats. I understand they don't exactly smell great and they come in various sizes. What type or name would you suggest or not to grow one in this location so they don't overpower my orchids.

[@gayjojofan1905]

First, they do not smell and second, you can get a nepenthes ventrata which does grow very fast but ones it gets to big just trim the main stem because it will still be fine because it will make other stems.

[@brycerush98]

They don’t smell at all really, unless you spill a pitcher somehow. Honestly I find butterworts more satisfying for gnats. You get a lot of flowers, can take lower light than neps and you see the results of their work.

[@eddiejones9508]

Another informative vid THANK YOU ...l growing nepenthes for 1 year now .I have a light meter can you tell me what is the ideal level as I might have to use lights until summer

[@gayjojofan1905]

it depends on the type, what types do you have

[@eddiejones9508]

Differant highland types

[@gayjojofan1905]

65 - 80 degrees f.

[@BradsGreenhouse]

Definitely depends on the species, 500 - 5000 FC of light works. Have to see how your plants are reacting and back off the light of the start to burn, get to red or yellow. They will all respond differently

[@Tommyr]

That's one reason I don't like moss in my nep mix, it's a bit of a PITA. I use peat moss,perlite and orchid bark.

[@BradsGreenhouse]

Interesting, you have good luck with peat moss then ?

[@Tommyr]

Yes. If you repot every 2-3 years anyway it works fine. The perlite and small handful of orchid bark opens up the peat for good drainage/aeration.

[@carnivorousplants5217]

does n. ventrata vine?

[@verablack6854]

Oh yeah. A lot.

[@vivimannequin]

Just about every nepenthes will vine as they mature

[@sheilamasters2722]

Hi could you tell me why my poinsettia has a yellow spot and black patches on the bracts ?

[@gayjojofan1905]

Were did you get it and when did you get?

[@sheilamasters2722]

Hi hon I had this poinsettia before Christmas as a gift. The bracts are turning black with yellow spots but have baby leaves sprouting on the stem but the roots are light brown and soil smell musky (bugs flying around it) ~ should I replant or throw it away?

[@Cbuff12345]

For some reason my pitcher plant just won’t grow pitchers. It grow SO MUCH and it is really healthy. I have no idea why but it just won’t grow any pitchers. It’s pretty large and grows the tiny little underdeveloped pitchers but they won’t grow fully. I also fertilize it and water it a lot keeping the humidity up. Do you have any advise do get by nepenthes to pitcher??? 😐

[@runaway2me80]

Charlie Bufton sounds like it’s the fertilizer.

[@tylerdelipper9968]

Hi brad, my nepenthes hamata has started to produce some deformed leaves and pitchers. I’m wondering if that’s normal or if not what can I do to help it?

[@gayjojofan1905]

he has a care vid for nepenthes hamata maybe that will give you some answers

[@BradsGreenhouse]

Yes, definitely check that out. Search my channel. Could be to much light, lack of humidity or even bugs like mites or Thrips

[@tylerdelipper9968]

Brads Greenhouse & Gardening thanks

[@BradsGreenhouse]

Oh and it could be to warm of temps, make sure they are 12- 15c at night if possible.

[@gayjojofan1905]

can you please do a video about nepenthes campanulata it is so cool or you can make a video about bical because i will get one soon

[@BradsGreenhouse]

Noted, thanks for the ideas

[@bleumiette]

Hi

[@gayjojofan1905]

hello