This set includes the most important Borneo classics among the highland Nepenthes species!

Nepenthes Smilodon x edwardsiana!The three most toothy Nepenthes species united in one hybrid!!!

Nepenthes Smilodon x hamata!The backcrossing of Nepenthes 'Smilodon' with Nepenthes hamata promises interesting intermediate forms of the two spectacular species. Only a few seedlings!

I am expecting a large version of Nepenthes lowii x truncata, similar to the impressive and huge N. truncata x ephippiata. I think the hybrid will be spectacular!

Three spectacular species in one hybrid. Nothing can go wrong here!

As with most hybrids with Nepenthes edwardsiana, the cross with Nepenthes tenuis shows a beautiful peristome. The lower pitchers are strikingly dark in colour.The aim of the backcross is to further emphasise the peristome-teeth of Nepenthes edwardsiana.

Nepenthes argentii belongs with Nepenthes micramphora to the pitcher plants with the smallest pitchers in adult specimens.Even the plants themselves usually do not grow much larger than 25 cm in diameter.The species is found sympatric with N. sibuyanensis at 1400-1900 m.a.s.l. on Mount Guiting-Guiting in Sibuyan, where it is exposed to strong winds, cold nights, but defies the harsh conditions.The pitchers often do not grow much larger than 1-2 cm. Without flowers, one would never think that these plants are already fully grown.Spectacular, small-growing Nepenthes species for advanced growers.

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.

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 . 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!!!