Nepenthes species
Have been growing the Nepenthes clipeata in HL/Intermediate conditions for a few years since germinating in 2020. Now in August 2024 I have an update and some individuals which are showing mature characteristics. I also got some Nepenthes (lowii x veitchii) x clipeata seeds which are now starting to show some spectacular peristomes. Still need […]
Nepenthes clipeata is a Nepenthes species from Mt. Kelam in Kalimantan Borneo from approximately 600-800m (1,969-2,625ft) above sea level on sheer rock cliffs. Unfortunately poachers have all but wiped them out and so only a few individuals remain in the wild. You can find more information about Nepenthes clipeata on Wikipedia. Also Stewart McPherson’s YouTube
N. eymae is one of my favorite species. It exemplifies the the how drastically different the upper and lower pitchers can be on the same species. The upper pitchers are wineglass or martini shaped. Lower pitchers look a lot more like N. maxima or N. veitchii. This has created controversy in the past because major
Nepenthes eymae Sulawesi 1000-2000m (3,281-6,562ft) above sea level Nepenthes eymae is widespread throughout Sulawesi and highly variable. It’s well known for having highly distinct upper and lower pitchers. All my plants are small so not yet showing upper pitchers. Some place eymae as an extreme variation of Nepenthes maxima, others contend that introgression from maxima
Nepenthes hurrelliana (mollis) Borneo1300-2400m (4300-7900 feet) above sea level Nepenthes hurrelliana (mollis) ‘Murud” November 2017 N. hurrelliana (mollis) Mt. Murud November 2018 Nepenthes hurrelliana (mollis) February 2019 Nepenthes hurrelliana (mollis) November 12, 2019 Nepenthes hurrelliana is found on multiple mountains in Borneo. So far recorded on Murud, Lumarku and Mulu. It was recently revised as
Nepenthes bokorensis in cultivation Asian Pitcher plant species: Bokor plateau, Cambodia Altitude: 800–1080 meters (2624-3543 feet) above sea level Nepenthes bokorensis is a recently described species from Cambodia. Although collected by botanists as early as 1904, it was mistakenly identified as the closely related N. thorelii. It was recently described with help from François Sockhom Mey.
Nepenthes izumiae in cultivation Asian Pitcher plant species: Sumatra, Indonesia Altitude: 1700-1900 (5577-6234 feet) meters above sea level Nepenthes izumiae is one of my favorite species because of its dark colored pitchers and wicked toothy peristome. I currently have 4 different individual N. izumiae, one is from Borneo Exotics that I got from California Carnivores, a seed grown originally
Nepenthes truncata Highland/Intermediate/Lowland Pitcher plant species: Mindanao, Philippines Altitude: 0-1500 meters above sea-level (0-4920 feet) Nepenthes truncata in named for its “truncate” (heart shaped) leaves. The leaves, ease of growth and its giant pitchers make N. truncata a very popular plant in botanical collections N. truncata has been a great beginner windowsill plant, because of its thick leaves it
Nepenthes glabrata in cultivation Asian Pitcher plant species: Sulawesi, Indonesia Elevation: 1600-2100 meters above sea level(~5249-6890 feet) Nepenthes glabrata is a small growing species found on the island on Sumatra in Indonesia. This species is highly regarded for its small, terrarium friendly size and its beautiful painted pitchers. Nepenthes glabrata is from high elevation in mossy cloud forest and
Nepenthes robcantleyi Originally sold as “Nepenthes black truncata” Pitcher plant species: Mindanao, Philippines Altitude: 1800 meters above sea-level (~5900 feet) Nepenthes robcantleyi has been extremely easy to care for since I received it from Predatory Plants as a small seedling. It pitchers on every leaf with no problems and regularly dries out completely without any ill effect. I