Carniflora News. 8 th May 2015 David Colbourn, Pygmy Sundews. 17 th May 2015 Koi Pet and Garden Show, Fairfield. 12 th June 2015 Photo competition

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Welcome. This issue of Carniflora News provides a summary of the last meeting, other recent events, happenings in the greenhouse and details of new events.

1 Welcome. This issue of Carniflora News provides a summary of the last meeting, other recent events, happenings in the greenhouse and details of new events. Carniflora News Upcoming ACPS events for 2015: 8 th May 2015 David Colbourn, Pygmy Sundews 17 th May 2015 Koi Pet and Garden Show, Fairfield May 2015 The current Executive The 2015 executive is as follows: President & Public Officer Wesley Fairhall Vice President Robert Gibson Treasurer, Secretary & Publicity Officer Kirk Füzzy Hirsch Committee Member 1 Marina Chong Committee Member 2 David Colbourn Committee Member 3 Glen Moss Committee Member 4 Terry Watts Renovations for Woodstock have been delayed until July. Thus the May and June meetings will be at Woodstock Community Centre in the Group Room 1 as usual. Check the ACPS Facebook page for updates: Australasian-Carnivorous-Plant- Society/ ?ref_type=bookmark 12 th June 2015 Photo competition 10 th July 2015 David Colbourn, Tuberous Drosera 14 th August 2015 Details to be announced 11 th September 2015 Details to be announced Please bring plants for show or sale, or both. Please give consideration to presenting a talk, a demonstration, or showing a selection of your favourite photos at one of the forthcoming meetings. The Society s general address is auscps@gmail.com The Society s blog site is at: auscps.wordpress.com/ SEEDBANK see pages David Colbourn is now managing the Society s seedbank and has arranged a seed swap with the Victorian Carnivorous Plant Society [ This has led to an increase in the variety of seeds available to members of both societies. Thanks David and the VCPS. Summary of April Meeting: The April meeting was a social event that did not have any formal presentation. Instead it was an excellent opportunity to catch up with other enthusiasts to discuss plants and related matters. There were some interesting plants brought in for display and also for sale. The general meeting of 12 th June will include a photo exhibition. Please start putting aside copies of your best photos now for this event. Another desired outcome from this will be the selection of photos for the proposed calendar for 2016 that the Society plans to put together. So get out there and keep taking photos of these wonderful plants. The Plant of the Month competition was a contest between a range of beautiful plants including Byblis liniflora, Drosera hookeri, D. intermedia, Nepenthes maxima x bicalcarata, N. thorelii x maxima, Pinguicula gypsicola, Sarracenia psittacina Large Red, Utricularia praelonga and U. uliginosa. The leading plants in the competition were N. maxima x bicalcarata and S. psittacina, with the Nepenthes taking top honours. Well done David Colbourn for growing such a fascinating plant so well (see details on Page 3). Nepenthes thorelii x maxima pitchers. 1

2 Some plants for sale at the April mee ng. Byblis liniflora Selec on of Drosera, Pinguicula and Utricularia on display. Kirk with an entry in Plant of the Month Sarracenia psi acina Large Red 2

Plant of the Month Nepenthes maxima x bicalcarata David grows this plant in a fibre basket in a mix of coir peat, Styrofoam and a little sphagnum moss.

This hybrid is vigorous and has a wide peristome and a pair of small fangs at the base of the lid. It is an attractive hybrid that is well-grown.

3 Plant of the Month Nepenthes maxima x bicalcarata David grows this plant in a fibre basket in a mix of coir peat, Styrofoam and a little sphagnum moss. This plant is grown with his other highland Nepenthes where it receives bright light and regular misting. This hybrid is vigorous and has a wide peristome and a pair of small fangs at the base of the lid. It is an attractive hybrid that is well-grown. l IUCN Carnivorous Plant Specialist Group During the 10 th Interna onal Carnivorous Plant Society Conference in Cairns, Rob Cantley officially launched the Interna onal Union for the Conserva on of Nature (IUCN) Carnivorous Plant Specialist Group [h p:// This group serves to preserve and study carnivorous plants in the wild. The work of this new group is to provide accurate and current Red List assessments for all carnivorous plants. The results of which will inform conserva on efforts so they target the most threatened species. Everyone is welcome to contribute, whether by joining as a General Member or as a Specialist Member for a group of plants to help with this assessment work. I encourage everyone to get involved, for we all have a part to play in this effort to preserve the plants that fascinate us. International Carnivorous Plant Society (ICPS) Conference 6 th - 8 th August 2016 The ICPS are pleased to say that The Carnivorous Plant Society has been given the 2016 Conference, and that Kew, working in partnership with the CPS, is to host the event at their renowned Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, London, England. Nepenthes aristolochioides 3

The winners of each category are presented below: Class 600: Venus Fly Trap - single plant in a pot not exceeding 200mm 1 Mr Owen O Neil 2 Mr Owen O Neil 3 Mr Greg Bourke Class 601: Sundew - single

4 Recent events: Sunday 5 th April 2015 Carnivorous Plant Competition at the Royal Easter Show, Sydney. More plants were entered at this year s Carnivorous Plant completion at the Royal Easter Show in Sydney this year compared to last year. Many lovely plants were entered. The winners of each category are presented below: Class 600: Venus Fly Trap - single plant in a pot not exceeding 200mm 1 Mr Owen O Neil 2 Mr Owen O Neil 3 Mr Greg Bourke Class 601: Sundew - single plant in a pot not exceeding 200mm 1 Mr Greg Bourke 2 Mr Greg Bourke 3 Mr Owen O Neil Class 602: Nepenthes - single plant, minimum 3 pitchers, in a pot not exceeding 200mm 1 Mr Marc Barer 2 Ms Vicki Falconer 3 Mr Edmund Lau Class 603: Nepenthes - single hybrid plant, minimum 3 pitchers, in a pot not exceeding 200mm 1 Mr Marc Barer 2 Mr Edmund Lau 3 Mr Edmund Lau Class 604: Sarracenia - single plant, minimum 3 pitchers, in a pot not exceeding 200mm 1 Mr Owen O Neil 2 Mr Greg Bourke 3 Mr Greg Bourke Class 605: Sarracenia - single hybrid plant, minimum 3 pitchers, in a pot not exceeding 200mm 1 Mr Owen O Neil 2 Mr Owen O Neil 3 Mr Owen O Neil Class S6050: CHAMPION CARNIVOROUS PLANT Mr Owen O Neill Sarracenia hybrid 4

Congratulations to all who entered, and very well

Neill for winning the champion carnivorous plant

Thanks Owen for providing photos of the event.

au] once again sponsored the carnivorous plant

5 Congratulations to all who entered, and very well done for all who won places, particularly Owen O Neill for winning the champion carnivorous plant category. Thanks Owen for providing photos of the event. Tech 2U [ once again sponsored the carnivorous plant completion at the Royal Easter Show. Thank you very much Tech 2U Drosera lunata in flower in the wild on the NSW North Coast. 5

11 th -12 th April, 2015 Collectors Plant Fair, Clarendon This year Greg Bourke, Marina Chong, David Colbourn, Laurie Dorfer, Gordon & Lynn Hanna, Philippe Reyter, and Richard Sullivan sold

A larger variety of plants was available for sale this year and the Society received $1,255.40 in commissions from sales.

It would be excellent to see more members bring plants to sell and future Collectors Plant Fairs.

6 11 th -12 th April, 2015 Collectors Plant Fair, Clarendon This year Greg Bourke, Marina Chong, David Colbourn, Laurie Dorfer, Gordon & Lynn Hanna, Philippe Reyter, and Richard Sullivan sold plants at the stall that the Society had booked. Jeff Drudge, Robert Gibson and Kirk Hirsch provided assistance at the stall on the Saturday which was by far the busiest of the two days. A larger variety of plants was available for sale this year and the Society received $1, in commissions from sales. Marina and Lyn did an amazing job running the stall, particularly during the hectic Saturday morning. It would be excellent to see more members bring plants to sell and future Collectors Plant Fairs. There was much interest from visitors to the stall for things that were a li le different to add to their collec ons. A always, par cipa on in this event provided hints for things to try or to do differently next me. Thank you everyone who helped make this event such a success. There was interest in the plants for sale from the start. Philippe watches over some Dionaea. Sarracenia formed an eye-catching part of the plants for sale. 6

Lyn in the stall. Darlingtonia grown by Richard.

Jeff admiring some of the Sarracenia on sale.

Fairfield Showground The next Koi Pet and Garden Show is on 17 th May at

p://www.fairfieldshowground.com.au/index.php/major-events.

public know how great are carnivorous plants.

7 Lyn in the stall. Darlingtonia grown by Richard. Sarracenia x mitchelliana Some Nepenthes for sale. Jeff admiring some of the Sarracenia on sale. Forthcoming events: Sunday 17 th May 2015, Koi Pet and Garden Show, Fairfield Showground The next Koi Pet and Garden Show is on 17 th May at the Fairfield Showground at Smithfield Road, Prairiewood NSW 2176: h p:// This is an excellent venue to sell plants and let members of the public know how great are carnivorous plants. Please consider volunteering some me, and bringing some plants to sell. A roster is available on page 9. The contact given for this event is Mr. Gerard McDonald who can be reached on

In the Greenhouse: Easter storms and heavy rain help cool the soil down, top up rainwater supplies and wake winter-growing

Unfortunately one storm came with an abundance of pea-sized hail that damaged some plants tearing holes in Sarracenia

many leaves. Thankfully all plants will survive, and new leaves will be produced to replace those now looking tattered.

rubra subspecies in particular are looking wonderful in the early autumn.

Please consider donating surplus seed to the seed bank. Nepenthes seed capsules have ripened in recent weeks.

8 In the Greenhouse: Easter storms and heavy rain help cool the soil down, top up rainwater supplies and wake winter-growing sundews. Unfortunately one storm came with an abundance of pea-sized hail that damaged some plants tearing holes in Sarracenia pitchers, detaching some Drosera leaves, killing the growing point of some erect-growing tuberous Drosera, and bruising many leaves. Thankfully all plants will survive, and new leaves will be produced to replace those now looking tattered. Hail storm damage aside, Sarracenia leucophylla and its hybrids and S. rubra subspecies in particular are looking wonderful in the early autumn. Now is the time when Sarracenia seed is starting to be shed so be vigilant, or ideally place bags or light Hail damage to Sarracenia leucophylla pitcher. mesh over fruit, or harvest ripe an drying capsules in order to collect Hail s ll si ng on pots. seed. Please consider donating surplus seed to the seed bank. Nepenthes seed capsules have ripened in recent weeks. Nepenthes flowers open sequentially but ripe fruit appear to open simultaneously and seed will blow away in moderate winds, or be washed away under heavy rain (and I have Nepenthes seed pods emp ed by a storm. found all this out the hard way). Thus it is best to bag or detach brown but not open fruit in order to maximize the collection of available seed. Sarracenia purpurea with ripe seed. Drosera bulbosa subsp. coronata in bud. Drosera cis flora developing rose es. 8

ROSTER for Koi Pet and Garden Show, Fairfield Showground Sunday 17 th May 2015.

Some details of this event are available: http://www.fairfieldshowground.com.au/index.php/major-events.

9 ROSTER for Koi Pet and Garden Show, Fairfield Showground Sunday 17 th May Volunteers are required to help run the stall for this one day event. Please bring plants for sale. Entry to the event is free. Some details of this event are available: Volunteers are needed to run the stall; to help with plant sales; and to help answer questions and let visitors to the event know more about the plants we love to grow. Members are also encouraged to bring plants to sell for this event the Society is charging a 15% commission on plant sales. The location of the Fairfield Showground is shown in the map below. Date Volunteers Sunday 17 th May 9 a.m. 4 p.m. Ron and Marie Gauci (all day) Marina Chong Wesley Fairhall (11 a.m. 4 p.m.) Sarracenia psi acina 9

10 AUSTRALASIAN CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY SEED BANK PAGE ********** NEW SEEDS ********** The AUSCPS have managed to trade surplus seed with the VCPS, increasing our range of Carnivorous Plant seed species and varieties for members. Seed packets are $1 each for members of the AUSCPS. Donations of seed is welcome. Please supply location data if available. Your Seed Bank Officer is David Colbourn. AUSTRALASIAN CARNIVOROUS PLANT SOCIETY SEED BANK GENUS SPECIES Sub-Species Variety / Form QUANTITY LOCATION DATA Harvest Date Drosera aliciae 4 Table Mountain R.S.A. December 2013 Drosera anglica 3 Drosera auriculata 1 Nowra September 2012 Drosera auriculata 1 Nowra October 2012 Drosera auriculata 4 Picnic Point, NSW September 2013 Drosera auriculata 2 Picnic Point, NSW September 2012 Drosera auriculata 4 South Australia October 2014 Drosera auriculata Red 1 Grampians, Vic Drosera auriculata 1 S.A. ex Hort September 2012 Drosera auriculata Pink 1 Tasmania October 2010 Drosera auriculata 1 Adamstown, NSW Drosera auriculata 1 Cameron Park, NSW September 2010 Drosera auriculata 1 Nerriga, NSW Drosera auriculata Pink 1 Freycinet, Tas. October 2010 Drosera binata T Form 2 Mt Compass, S.A. December 2013 Drosera binata T Form 3 Freycinet, Tas November 2013 Drosera binata T Form 3 Freycinet, Tas December 2013 Drosera binata 2 Ahipam, Nth Is. N.Z. Drosera capensis Red Leaf 1 Drosera cistiflora Red x pauciflora 2 October 2014 Drosera collinsiae 3 Mbuluri River, Swaziland, RSA October 2014 Drosera collinsiae 2 Usutlu, Swaziland, RSA October 2014 Drosera filiformis Drosera gigantea gigantea Drosera hookeri 1 Bathurst, NSW October 2012 Drosera hookeri Pink Petals 1 ex hort September 2012 Drosera hookeri 1 Cameron Park, NSW September 2010 Drosera hookeri 6 Jamieson, VIC December 2012 Drosera indica 1 Triffid Park Drosera indumenta D. macrantha swamp Form 6 October 2014

11 Drosera lunata 4 Werakata, NSW March 2013 Drosera macrantha Swamp Form 5 Drosera macrantha Swamp Form 1 September 2013 Drosera macrantha Swamp Form 1 October 2012 Drosera macrantha macrantha 1 Drosera macrantha macrantha 1 Darkan Drosera macrantha 1 Clonbrook? Drosera macrantha macrantha Pink 1 W.A. Drosera macrantha macrantha 1 SE of Hyden Rock Drosera macrantha macrantha 1 Wongan Hills Drosera macrantha macrantha 1 Cranbrook, W.A. October 2014 Drosera macrantha Northern Sand Plains Form 1 Eneabba, W.A. October 2012 Drosera macrantha planchonii 1 Drosera macrantha planchonii 1 Tasmania October 2010 Drosera macrantha Silky Petal Form 2 Wongan Hills, W.A. Drosera natalensis 2 October 2014 Drosera natalensis 2 August 2014 Drosera peltata 1 July 2012 Drosera peltata 1 Walwa, Snowy Mountains, NSW? December 2012 Drosera peltata 1 Victoria October 2014 Drosera peltata 1 Walwa Trig, NSW July 2012 Drosera peltata 1 Beechworth, Vic October 2012 Drosera spatulata 3 Ahipara, Nth. Is. N.Z. Drosera spatulata var. lovellae 1 Drosera stricticaulis 2 November 2014 Drosera tokaiensis 1 January 2013 Drosera venusta Pale Pink Flower 3 November 2013 Drosera yilgainensis 1 Holt Rock, W.A. September 2012 Drosera sp. 1 Lantau Island Drosera sp. Auyan Tepui Sarracenia leucophylla Red - open pollinated 2 April 2013 Sarracenia purpurea venosa rosea 1 April 2013 Sarracenia purpurea purpurea var. heterophylla 1 Sarracenia flava var. rubriocorpora 1 red-purple tube Drosophyllum lusitanicum 5 Monte Picacho, S. Spain 3 seeds per packet Nepenthes suratensis 1 March 2015 alata Mt Data x suratensis 6 April 2015 Roridula gorgonias 5 5 seeds per packet August 2014 Dionaea muscipula akai ryu 1 Dionaea muscipula red-green 1 Dionaea muscipula vigorous 1 Dionaea muscipula G4 x G37 1 Dionaea muscipula mixed 1

Carniflora News. 12 th June 2015 Photo competition. 10 th July 2015 David Colbourn, Tuberous Drosera

Carniflora News. 12 th June 2015 Photo competition. 10 th July 2015 David Colbourn, Tuberous Drosera Welcome. This issue of Carniflora News provides a summary of the last meeting, other recent events, happenings in the greenhouse and details of new events. Carniflora News Upcoming ACPS events for 2015: