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Carniflora News, March 2020

Posted on 09/03/2020 by mcz

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POSTPONED: Collectors’ Plant Fair, Clarendon

Posted on 09/03/2020 by mcz

Collectors’ Plant Fair (2020) has been postponed until further notice due to the Australian Government’s COVID-19 response. Stay safe, everyone!

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Carniflora News, February 2020

Posted on 14/02/2020 by mcz

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Carniflora News, January 2020

Posted on 10/01/2020 by mcz

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Cactus and Succulent Society of NSW, Inc. – Spring Show, 2019

Posted on 08/11/2019 by mcz

This will be our first year at this show. Do come and see us! Event: Cactus and Succulent Society of NSW, Inc. Spring Show, 2019 When: Saturday, 23rd November 2019, Open 9:00am until 3:30pm Where: Philip Charley Pavilion Hawkesbury Showground, … Continue reading →

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Carniflora News, November 2019

Posted on 08/11/2019 by mcz

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Southern Orchid Spectacular, 2019

Posted on 09/10/2019 by mcz

The Society will be an exhibitor at the Southern Orchid Spectacular this weekend. This is the first time we’re attending the Show. Where: Sutherland Basketball Stadium Waratah Park Old Princess Hwy, Sutherland, NSW 2232 When: Friday 11 October 2019, 9:00am … Continue reading →

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Carniflora News, October 2019

Posted on 09/10/2019 by mcz

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Carniflora News, August 2019

Posted on 07/08/2019 by mcz

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AUSCPS Canberra: Heliamphora and Cephalotus

Posted on 07/08/2019 by mcz

Heliamphora and Cephalotus (PDF) AUSCPS Canberra Meeting, August 2019.

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Growing carnivorous plants in bog gardens

Posted on 09/07/2019 by mcz

Growing carnivorous plants in bog gardens (PDF) A presentation by John Nielsen AUSCPS Canberra meeting, July 2019

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Carniflora News, July 2019

Posted on 09/07/2019 by mcz

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Carniflora News, June 2019

Posted on 14/06/2019 by mcz

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Collectors’ Plant Fair, Clarendon, 06-07 April 2019

Posted on 03/04/2019 by mcz

The Society will be at Stall 76 this year, on the lawn in front of the Grandstand. See you there! Saturday April 6, 8am to 4pm Sunday April 7, 9am to 4pm Hawkesbury Race Club 1 Racecourse Road Clarendon NSW … Continue reading →

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Carniflora News, April 2019

Posted on 03/04/2019 by mcz

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Carniflora News, March 2019

Posted on 08/03/2019 by mcz

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Carniflora News, January 2019

Posted on 08/01/2019 by mcz

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Carniflora News, July 2018 [AGM on Friday 13 July]

Posted on 09/07/2018 by mcz

Full download: Carniflora News, July 2018 (PDF) Appointment of Proxy Ballot Paper

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Koi, Pet and Garden Show 2018

Posted on 15/05/2018 by mcz

The Society will be at the KSA Koi, Pet and Garden Show this year. When: Sunday 20 May 2018 0900 — 1600 Where: Fairfield Showground Smithfield Road Prairiewood NSW We hope to see you there.

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Carniflora News, May 2018

Posted on 09/05/2018 by mcz

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AusCPS @ Collectors’ Plant Fair, Clarendon, 07-08 April 2018

Posted on 30/03/2018 by mcz

The Society will be at Stall 67 this year, on the lawn in front of the Grandstand. See you there! Saturday April 7, 8am to 4pm Sunday April 8, 9am to 4pm Hawkesbury Race Club 1 Racecourse Road Clarendon NSW … Continue reading →

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Posted on 30/03/2018 by mcz

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Carniflora News, March 2018

Posted on 05/03/2018 by mcz

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AusCPS at the Penrith Reptile Expo

Posted on 02/03/2018 by mcz

The Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society will be at the Penrith Reptile Expo this weekend. Sunday 04 March 2018 0900 to 1600hrs Penrith Panthers Marquee Mulgoa Road Penrith NSW 2750 This will be our first attendance at the Reptile Expo. We’d … Continue reading →

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Carniflora News, February 2018

Posted on 08/02/2018 by mcz

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Carniflora News, January 2018

Posted on 03/01/2018 by mcz

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Carniflora News, December 2017

Posted on 15/12/2017 by mcz

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Carniflora News, November 2017

Posted on 03/11/2017 by mcz

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Carniflora News, October 2017

Posted on 28/09/2017 by mcz

Full download (this links to the blog as there is an issue with uploads on this site): Carniflora News, October 2017.  

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Carniflora News, September 2017

Posted on 30/08/2017 by mcz

Full download (this links to the blog as there is an issue with uploads on this site): Carniflora News, Spetember 2017 (PDF)

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Carniflora News, August 2017

Posted on 07/08/2017 by mcz

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Plant of the Day: Drosera erythrorhiza ssp. squamosa

Posted on 20/07/2017 by mcz

Drosera erythrorhiza ssp. squamosa by Kirk Hirsch Drosera erythrorhiza ssp. squamosa is striking with its colourful red band around the leaf margin. The larger leaf, flat rosette tuberous sundew also glistens in the morning dew.

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Sundews and bladderworts: Discover Tasmanian native carnivorous plants (ABC)

Posted on 09/07/2017 by mcz

Sundews and bladderworts: Discover Tasmanian native carnivorous plants By Paul McIntyre Australian Broadcasting Corporation Darren Cullen’s collection of flesh-hungry flora ranges from the commonly found and produced carnivores to rare endemic plants. “We get people travelling here to see Tasmanian … Continue reading →

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Carniflora News, July 2017

Posted on 30/06/2017 by mcz

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AUSCPS talk: Stewart McPherson and the discovery of Nepenthes attenboroughii

Posted on 17/06/2017 by mcz

  Watch Stewart McPherson’s June 2017 talk on the discovery of Nepenthes attenboroughii:

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Plant of the Day: Nepenthes Red Leopard

Posted on 15/06/2017 by mcz

Nepenthes Red Leopard, a.k.a. Nepenthes ventricosa-squat x maxima, is a fast-growing hybrid developed by Geoff and Andrea Mansell. From the International Nepenthes Grex registry: N. Red Leopard (ventricosa-squat x maxima) Female parent: N. ventricosa squat Male parent: N. maxima Breeder: … Continue reading →

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Carniflora News, June 2017

Posted on 05/06/2017 by mcz

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Welcome!

Posted on 05/06/2017 by mcz

This site is slowly being updated to copy older material from the AusCPS Blog. If you think something is missing here, do drop by at the blog. Welcome to the official web site of the Australasian Carnivorous Plant Society. The … Continue reading →

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Open Thread #001

Posted on 12/12/2016 by mcz

Open thread for the discussion of all aspects of our hobby. Conversations are moderated. Please keep it civil! Can anyone identify this Nepenthes hybrid? The vines are spindly and pitcher/make offsets very prolifically. The pitchers are dainty and grow to … Continue reading →

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