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 […]
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
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 glandulifera x platychila Asian Pitchers plant hybrids: Borneo Exotics Hybrid BE-3661 Highland: Hybrid of one easy highland and and intermediate Nepenthes glandulifera x platychila , is a new hybrid from Borneo Exotics. Seems to have become available late 2015 or early 2016 depending on which nursery imported it. Both Nepenthes glandulifera and platychila are used in
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 glabrata x aristolochioides Asian Pitcher plant hybrid: Borneo Exotics BE- Highland-Ultra: Hybrid of one highland and one ultra-highland parent. Nepenthes glabrata x aristolochioides is a great hybrid from Borne Exotics and really got the best of both parents. It seems to get the great painted color that N. glabrata is known for and the tubby
Nepenthes singalana “Mt. Belirang” and “Mt. Tujuh” Pitcher plant species: Sumatra, Indonesia Altitude: 2000-2900 meters above sea-level (~6560-9510 feet) Nepenthes singalana is one of the Sumatran toothy species of pitcher plant that is found on the island of Sumatra in south-east Asia. This is species is cloesly related to Nepenthes diatas and spathulata. I have two
How long Do Orchids Live? Some growers have orchids that have lived for 30-50 years! With proper care and attention orchids are near immortal. That is one of the great thing about growing these and other slow growing plants! Because they can live so long, and most people don’t start collections until later on many of