Nepenthes glandulifera x robcantleyi
Asian Pitchers plant hybrids: Borneo Exotics Hybrid BE-3662
Highland: Hybrid of one easy highland and an intermediate
Nepenthes glandulifera x robcantleyi, is a newer hybrid from Borneo Exotics. Seems to have come onto the market, late in 2015 through early 2016 depending on when the nursery imported it. I have seen glandulifera and robcantleyi used in hybrids heavily lately and expect this to be one of the best to come out.
Most Nepenthes glandulifera hybrids that I have encountered, consistently display great color, are very hirsute (hairy), and inherit the conspicuous glands for which the species is named. It seems the latter depends more on getting a good pairing. Many people have been underwhelmed with the initial Nepenthes robcantleyi hybrids due to lack of color, and so it seems that it is important to match it with a well colored mate. N. robcantleyi definitely does pass down its robust and vigorous growth habit.
This cross should develop to be a very large and colorful plant. N. glandulifera x veitchii have proven to be great robust plants and so I would expect this hybrid to be similar to that with better color! I keep this hybrid in my low maintenance set-up, a western facing windowsill without any shading so it regularly experiences temperatures of 120+ and very low (less that 20%) humidity. I consider this a great beginner plant and can’t wait to see it mature!
Nepenthes glandulifera x robcantleyi Care Notes:
- Very easy to car for, both parents are adaptable to a wide variety of conditions, so it is no surprise that this hybrid will take that one step further and will be faster and easier than both parents.
- Medium priced, probable a decent demand, but not a strict collectors plant.
- Time will tell with the variations on this cross, it is still a new cross. In time it will undoubtedly be very robust and spectacular.
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