August 10, 2024 I received Nepenthes × harryana (edwardsiana x villosa) from Jeff Shafer. Here is a look @ the Nepenthes seeds which can vary slightly in appearance based on the pod parent species. Sowed them on peat + sand and perlite mix immediately after I received them in the mail. Looking forward to these […]
Using Nepenthes mollis (fka huerlliana) pollen mailed to me by Jeff Shafer we created a new hybrid Nepenthes diabolica Jeremiah Harris made the same cross some years back and so I’ve seen one example of an adult, but will be excitint or see the variation! Happy growing ! Hit me up on IG if you’re
After moving to Washington from California in 2021 the conditions are a lot better for growing heat sensitive highland Nepenthes so my N. diabolica took off vining and flowered female for the first time in December 2021 with the flowers fully opening January 2022. I posted this on my @youplants Instagram profile and received some
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 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
Mary begins her talk with the story of writing her first orchid book. Mary Gerritsen wrote her first orchid book, Masdevallias, Gems of the Orchid World, because she was unable to find any suitable book written about Masdevallias! She approached Timber Press and offered to write it. She already had quite an impressive resume from
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
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