You are bidding on an old plant that will not be offered a second time in the foreseeable future!Anthorrhiza caerulea grows together with A. chrysacantha on Mt. Kaindi in Papua New Guinea. A. caerulea differs from Anthorrhiza chrysacantha in its sky-blue flowers, wavy leaf margins and much more compact growth habit. Offered commercially for the first time!
You are bidding on a beautiful, very compact plant with several shoots and chimney openings.One of the most unusual species. The terrestrial caudex forms chimney-shaped openings whose function is completely unclear.
You are bidding on the rooted cutting of this fantastic hybrid!Nepenthes truncata x ephippiata is one of the most impressive Nepenthes hybrids. The plants form huge pitchers and reach enormous dimensions. I expressly recommend this phenomenal cross only to enthusiasts without space problems.Apart from size and vigour, this is a beautiful cross!
Just as the name says - one of the best clones!It's notable for the slender and very elegantly shaped pitchers with camparably big mouths and the fact that it produces really many of them!The coloration is just awesome as well!A very good grower!Only propagated by division yet.Extremely short supply!
NEPENTHES DIABOLICA ( “RED HAIRY HAMATA” / “RHH” )Nepenthes diabolica! Discovered in 2004, and long known as “Red Hairy Hamata” (“RHH”), this incredibly rare and beautiful species is finally both formally named and available for addition to your collection! Arguably the most exciting and sought after addition since Nepenthes edwardsiana. Known from only a single small and isolated population on an undisclosed mountain in Central Sulawesi, N. diabolica grows towards the summit (2200-2300m) in high-montane mossy forest, primarily as a low-epiphyte in moss attached to the base of tall trees. It is a true highlander/ultrahighlander.Resembling the famous N. hamata, N. diabolica (Latin for "diabolical" or "devilish" ) takes the evil and ominous look to the next level. While easily differentiated from the former by stem and leaves alone, it is really the red colouration and enlarged, hooked peristome teeth that give this species it’s terrifying appearance and name. The pitchers are beautiful! Most striking relative to N. hamata are their smaller size, red hue and hairy coat. The lower pitchers are diminutive and tubby, and are orangy-red to almost deep maroon-purple in colour. The entire outer pitcher surface is covered in a dense layer of short, fine reddish-brown hairs (indumentum) which give them an unmistakable look and from which the coloquial name “Red Hairy Hamata” was derived. These are accompanied by bold, matching wings that run the length of the pitchers. The peristome can range from a pale creamy-yellow, through an almost luminous yellow-green (which creates a striking contrast with the dark pitchers), to the bright and glossy ruby red colour of the prominent and highly developed sickle-shaped ‘teeth’ we know so well from N. hamata. These wicked looking ‘teeth’ line the peristome forming a row of inward pointing hooks, gradually angling forward as the peristome neck rises to meet the pitcher lid. Combined, all these features create a bold and striking image that cannot be mistaken for anything else. They are incredibly unique and striking.Once vining, N. diabolica produces larger linear leaves and large, more elongated upper pitchers. Upper pitchers are cylindrical and, unlike in N. hamata, prominent wings are retained and the peristome ‘teeth’ become reduced in size, rather than more exagerated. The red colouration is also retained, with upper pitchers being beautifully mottled in varying degrees of yellow-greens, oranges and reds, some plants being entirely a uniform red. In many ways the uppers are much more stunning and painterly than those of N. hamata, with colouration at times reministent of a poorly painted N. glabrata. They really are gorgeous!Cultivation Guidelines:Light: Indirect or dappled light. Seems to prefer more shaded positions. Leaves redden easily.Temperature: True highland/ultrahighland conditions. Requires cool night time temperatures. Will not tolerate high temperatures!Growing medium: An open, mossy but well-draining mix. A mix of high quality sphagnum moss with horticultural-grade perlite, a bit of good quality peat-moss and pine bark works well. The proportion of Sphagnum in the mix should ideally be quite high. Ensure good drainage!Extra notes on Cultivation: Requires high humidity levels.Difficulty: This species appears to be a finicky and fragile grower, requiring rather specific ultrahighland conditions, and even then grows rather slowly, especially when young. Not an easy species to cultivate well. It is therefore recommended for more experienced growers.EXTREMELY LIMITED SUPPLY!
The legendary Nepenthes x "Smilodon", a hybrid of N. hamata and N. diabolica, formerly known as N. sp. "Red hairy hamata". As the old trivial name of N. diabolica indicates, both species are very similar. Both strongly toothed, N. hamata black, N. diabolica red and extremely hairy, even on the pitchers. The sought-after N. x "Smilodon" shows very dark, purple pitchers with a velvety exterior and pitch-black, shiny peristome and conspicuously large teeth. The lid is hairy.Initial experience with the hybrid shows a very fast-growing plant in which striking leaf jumps are not uncommon. Also the sensitivity of N. diabolica is no longer noticeable in the hybrid.
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Nepenthes edwardsiana is the queen of all Nepenthes, which
was discovered over a century ago on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu and
was later also found on Mount Tambuyukon. It grows at altitudes of
1600-2700 metres, both as a terrestrial plant, epiphyte and lithophyte.
This species really is a must for any serious
collector and needs little introduction! Nepenthes edwardsiana is one of the
largest species in the genus, forming pitchers up to fifty centimetres tall.
It has one of the most developed peristomes of all Nepenthes, which
is usually blood red in colour, while the pitchers appear in various
shades of yellow to maroon. The pitchers are bulbous at the base
and the cylindrical body merges into the massive teeth on the peristome
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The upper pitchers are quite similar to the lower ones, but
the upper pitchers lack wings, are larger and have a
tubular shape.
Cultivation guidelines:
Light: Bright, indirect or subdued light, leaves
turn slightly red in colour.
Temperature: Medium to highland conditions. This species
does not like extremely cold night temperatures and can tolerate warmer days compared to other
highland Nepenthes.
Substrate: A very well-drained and airy mixture.
A mixture of Sphagnum with a high proportion of perlite
or horticultural-quality bark or a purely inorganic mixture of
Kanuma, Akadama and lava rock is well suited.
Additional information on cultivation: Of the toothed
species, this one is generally the easiest to cultivate.
Caution - possible cross-pollination with Nepenthes villosa cannot be ruled out!!!
Nepenthes edwardsiana is the queen of all nepenthes, discovered over a century ago on the slopes of Mount Kinabalu, later on to be found growing on Mount Tambuyukon as well. It grows at altitudes of 1600-2700 meters, both as a terrestrial, epiphyte, and lithophyte.This species is truly a must have for any serious collector with little need for an introduction! Nepenthes edwardsiana is one of the largest of all species in the genus, producing pitchers up to fifty centimeters in height. It has one of the most developed peristomes out of all nepenthes, usually blood red in color while the pitchers come in various shades of yellow all the way to maroon. Pitchers are bulbous at the base, and the cylindrical body leads to the massive teeth found on the peristome. Upper pitchers are quite similar to the lower ones, but the uppers lack wings, are larger in size, and are more tubular in shape.Cultivation Guidelines:Light: Bright indirect or dappled light, leaves turn red easily.Temperature: Intermediate to highland conditions. This species does not like extremely cold nighttime temperatures and can tolerate warmer days compared to other highland nepenthes.Growing medium: A very well-draining and airy mix. A mix of sphagnum with a high proportion of horticultural-grade perlite or bark works well, or an all inorganic mix consisting of a mixture between kanuma, akadama, and lava rock.Extra notes on Cultivation: Out of the toothy species, generally this is the easiest to grow. Attention - limited to 1 plant per customer!!!
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