Nepenthes lingulata (Malea, Sumatra)
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Product information "Nepenthes lingulata (Malea, Sumatra)"
A fascinating, dark and elegant species endemic to the Barisan Mountains of North Sumatra. Known only from a single locality, it grows both terrestrially or as an epiphyte in upper montane mossy forest (1700-2100m).
N. lingulata produces relatively large (28cm) lower pitchers. Lower pitchers start as a long narrow funnels, extending from long dark purple tendrils. About half way up the pitchers have a noticeable hip, above which they become cylindrical leading up to a flattened peristome. The pitchers are outwardly dark purple to black, but can appear more powdery purple-brown on account of a dense layer of hairs (indumentum) covering the outer surface. This only helps to make the glossy, deep purple-red to black peristome stand out, as does the contrasting pale bluish-green colour inside the pitchers, with chalky-looking purple spots. While starting off quite flared, the peristome tends to roll back and darken with age. The inner margin is lined with tiny teeth. The dark colouration is very notable and quite remarkable in this species, extending to the dark purple climbing stems and sometimes even the midribs and edges of the leaves. The most characteristic feature however is not colour, but rather the incredibly long and unusual appendage extending from the underside of the lid. The name ‘lingulata’ is in fact derived from the Latin for “small tongue”, in reference to this very unique and distinctive feature. Upper pitchers are similar to lower pitchers, but are smaller (12.3cm) and lack any wing structures. They too possess the characteristic appendage.
Overall this is a fantastic and easy to grow highland species. It’s dark colouration, unusual lid appendage and fantastic pitcher to leaf ratio makes it a stunning plant in any collection.
Cultivation Guidelines:
Light: Bright indirect or dappled light.
Temperature: True highland conditions. Requires cool night time 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, especially for this species, as in the wild it is often found growing in live sphagnum hummocks.
Extra notes on Cultivation: Appreciates high humidity levels.
N. lingulata produces relatively large (28cm) lower pitchers. Lower pitchers start as a long narrow funnels, extending from long dark purple tendrils. About half way up the pitchers have a noticeable hip, above which they become cylindrical leading up to a flattened peristome. The pitchers are outwardly dark purple to black, but can appear more powdery purple-brown on account of a dense layer of hairs (indumentum) covering the outer surface. This only helps to make the glossy, deep purple-red to black peristome stand out, as does the contrasting pale bluish-green colour inside the pitchers, with chalky-looking purple spots. While starting off quite flared, the peristome tends to roll back and darken with age. The inner margin is lined with tiny teeth. The dark colouration is very notable and quite remarkable in this species, extending to the dark purple climbing stems and sometimes even the midribs and edges of the leaves. The most characteristic feature however is not colour, but rather the incredibly long and unusual appendage extending from the underside of the lid. The name ‘lingulata’ is in fact derived from the Latin for “small tongue”, in reference to this very unique and distinctive feature. Upper pitchers are similar to lower pitchers, but are smaller (12.3cm) and lack any wing structures. They too possess the characteristic appendage.
Overall this is a fantastic and easy to grow highland species. It’s dark colouration, unusual lid appendage and fantastic pitcher to leaf ratio makes it a stunning plant in any collection.
Cultivation Guidelines:
Light: Bright indirect or dappled light.
Temperature: True highland conditions. Requires cool night time 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, especially for this species, as in the wild it is often found growing in live sphagnum hummocks.
Extra notes on Cultivation: Appreciates high humidity levels.