New introduction! Plants from in vitro propagation of this very rare and highly sought-after species are finally available.
Nepenthes boschiana is an increasingly popular pitcher plant in the hobby. It shows very dark, large and elegant lower pitchers, coupled with an extraordinary vigour.In the wild the species is only found in South Kalimantan at 1200-1800 m.a.s.l..It is closely related to N. faizaliana.The dark, mottled lower pitchers show a tubular pitcher with a prominent, thickened base. The broad peristome is dark reddish to deep black.Upper pitchers of this species, on the other hand, are lighter in color, slimmer, more funnel-shaped, and have an intensely striped peristome, but may retain the darker coloration.Absolutely beautiful species that should not be missing in any stock if you have room for the vigorous, larger plants.
Nepenthes clipeata is notable for the big-bellied pitchers with a long funnel – similar to a wasp waist - and the roundish hairy peltate leaves to which the name is refering (Latin: clipeus = "round-shield").This extaordinary species only producs one type of pitchers that can reach a maximum height of 30cm. Nepenthes clipeata does not vine. The shoots stay relatively short and reach a length of two meters. Nepenthes clipeata was first collectet 1894 by J. G. Hallier and is only to be found on the vertical granite cliff of Mount Kelam in Kalimantan.Probably the most endangered nepenthes with an extreme small wild population by now Nepenthes clipeata is almost extinct in the wild. So plants in cultivation should be grown with great care as they might soon be the only survivors of this unique species! This carnivorous plant is one of the most spectacular and desired species growing in lowland areas of Borneo.
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.
A very sought after and rare species. Nepenthes ephippiata is closely related to N. lowii and also shows very similar pitchers.It also occurs in Borneo and inhabits altitudes of 1300-2000 m.a.s.l.. Depending on the locality, the transitions from one to the other species can be almost fluid.The lowii-like upper pitchers are less funnel-shaped and have a less narrow constriction. The lids are usually studded with fewer bristles.Lower pitchers are much stouter than those of N. lowii.The form of Gunung Rajah shows very typical characteristics of N. ephippiata and is well on the ephippiata side of the spectrum.Due to the slow growth, large plants are rare.
A beautiful, relatively new and still little known species from East Borneo.The pronounced funnel-shaped cans are vaguely reminiscent of Nepenthes eymae.Highly sought after!Clone 1 is the form according to the original description: the lower pitchers are extremely slender and the uppers are strongly funnel-shaped. Certainly the best clone in cultivation!
Nepenthes hispida belongs to the lowland species from Sarawak, Borneo with an altitudinal range of 100-800 m.a.s.l.. The epithet "hispida" means shaggy or bristly and refers to the bristly stems and leaves of the species. There is a relationship to Nepenthes hirsuta and the species status is in doubt. The cup-shaped pitchers are green and may show a faint mottled pattern, the narrow peristome is reddish or green, and the pitcher inner rivets are usually contrastingly mottled red.
The legendary Nepenthes lowii! Certainly one of the most famous Nepenthes species. With absolutely unique, specialized upper pitchers, the species is not only visually captivating.The shape of these high pitchers is also the basis for an absolutely fascinating mutualism. Between the bristles on the pitcher lid, N. lowii secretes a sugary substance. This serves as food for the tree squirrels Tupaia montana and leads to subsequent defecation of the animals. This feces serves as a nitrogen source for the Nepenthes lowii.Lower pitchers of this species already show the bristles, but are not as extremely funnel-shaped as the uppers. The upper pitchers are highly variable and can bear diverse colors.Nepenthes lowii is found on Mt. Kinabalu, Trusmadi, Murud and Mulu in Borneo at 1650-2600 m.a.s.l..N. lowii is a persistent grower under the right conditions, due to the slow growth it is recommended to start early with the species.Batu Lawi is a very rare locality and isn't offered a lot.
Form from Gunung Mentapok.The legendary Nepenthes lowii! Certainly one of the most famous Nepenthes species. With absolutely unique, specialized upper pitchers, the species is not only visually captivating.The shape of these high pitchers is also the basis for an absolutely fascinating mutualism. Between the bristles on the pitcher lid, N. lowii secretes a sugary substance. This serves as food for the tree squirrels Tupaia montana and leads to subsequent defecation of the animals. This feces serves as a nitrogen source for the Nepenthes lowii.Lower pitchers of this species already show the bristles, but are not as extremely funnel-shaped as the uppers. The upper pitchers are highly variable and can bear diverse colors.Nepenthes lowii is found on Mt. Kinabalu, Trusmadi, Murud and Mulu in Borneo at 1650-2600 m.a.s.l..N. lowii is a persistent grower under the right conditions, due to the slow growth it is recommended to start early with the species.More rare locality of this species.
The legendary Nepenthes lowii! Certainly one of the most famous Nepenthes species. With absolutely unique, specialized upper pitchers, the species is not only visually captivating.The shape of these high pitchers is also the basis for an absolutely fascinating mutualism. Between the bristles on the pitcher lid, N. lowii secretes a sugary substance. This serves as food for the tree squirrels Tupaia montana and leads to subsequent defecation of the animals. This feces serves as a nitrogen source for the Nepenthes lowii.Lower pitchers of this species already show the bristles, but are not as extremely funnel-shaped as the uppers. The upper pitchers are highly variable and can bear diverse colors.Nepenthes lowii is found on Mt. Kinabalu, Trusmadi, Murud and Mulu in Borneo at 1650-2600 m.a.s.l..N. lowii is a persistent grower under the right conditions, due to the slow growth it is recommended to start early with the species.More rare locality of this species.
The legendary Nepenthes lowii! Certainly one of the most famous Nepenthes species. With absolutely unique, specialized upper pitchers, the species is not only visually captivating.The shape of these high pitchers is also the basis for an absolutely fascinating mutualism. Between the bristles on the pitcher lid, N. lowii secretes a sugary substance. This serves as food for the tree squirrels Tupaia montana and leads to subsequent defecation of the animals. This feces serves as a nitrogen source for the Nepenthes lowii.Lower pitchers of this species already show the bristles, but are not as extremely funnel-shaped as the uppers. The upper pitchers are highly variable and can bear diverse colors.Nepenthes lowii is found on Mt. Kinabalu, Trusmadi, Murud and Mulu in Borneo at 1650-2600 m.a.s.l..N. lowii is a persistent grower under the right conditions, due to the slow growth it is recommended to start early with the species.This form of Mt. Trusmadi is widely used in the hobby and corresponds to the typical picture of the species.
Formerly known as Nepenthes edwardsiana ssp. macrophylla, but in species status since 1997.Beautiful species, which belongs to the strongly ribbed Nepenthes species. Unique is the long, unusually raised peristome of this species, which contrasts with the light inside of the pitcher.The cup-shaped pitchers are mostly red or orange, the peristome often red, more rarely orange.The natural hybrid N. x trusmadiensis, which consists of N. lowii and N. macrophylla, is particularly well known. "Macrophylla" refers to the large leaves of this species. It is found sympatric with N. lowii at 2200-2640 m.a.s.l. on Mt. Trusmadi. Unique, mostly vigorous species with impressive peristome!
A typical, large lowland species of the genus. "macro-" stands for the size of this species, "vulgaris" for "common", as the authors found no distinct characteristics in this species.Still a very rare species in cultivation, as it is not particularly easy.It occurs in ultramafic habitats at 300-1200 m.a.s.l. in Borneo. The pitchers can grow up to 25 cm in size and are usually green, brown or spotted. There is a close phylogenetic relationship to N. hispida and N. hirsuta.
Nepenthes mapuluensis, one of the most exciting re-introductions of recent years.Nepenthes mapuluensis, very similar to N. northiana, is restricted to limestone rock habitats of Ilas Mapulu at about 800 m.a.s.l., but has also been found much lower.The pitchers of N. mapuluensis remind very much of the closely related N. northiana, but are much darker and more contrasting. The clones offered here are all characterized by very fast growth and robust plants. Under suitable lowland conditions not a sensitive plant.
Nepenthes mollis, formerly known as Nepenthes hurrelliana, is a real feast for the eyes. Originally discovered on Mount Lumarku, this species is possibly of hybridogenic origin. It normally grows as an epiphyte at an altitude of 1300 to 2600 metres, although it also occurs terrestrially.Although initially thought to be a variety of Nepenthes veitchii, Nepenthes mollis has several features that distinguish it from other species of the genus. It is best known for its tall, slender, spreading peristome, which has contrasting stripes of yellow and brown. Both the pitchers and the leaves are covered with a reddish-brown indumentum that also includes the upper side of the lamellae - a feature that few other Nepenthes have.The body of the pitchers is usually light green/yellow and strongly marked by brown speckles. The upper pitchers are usually lighter in colour but still have spots, especially on the top of the pitchers.Growing guidelines: Light: Bright, indirect light. This species develops a dark purple colouring if it gets too much light.Temperature: Normal medium temperatures.Growing medium: A very well-drained and airy mixture. A Sphagnum mix with a high percentage of perlite or horticultural grade bark or an inorganic mix of kanuma, akadama and lava rock will work well. Additional growing notes: This species does NOT like to stand wet for long periods and is susceptible to rot.
Extremely pretty, contrasting species from Borneo. The lower pitchers are black coloured with light spots and stripes on the pitcher and peristome. The shape is tubular with a widened base and prominent wing bars, with extremely long fringes. The leaves lance-shaped with a red midrib and red or dark green in color. The upper pitchers are also black with more light spots and usually white peristome with white lid. Extremely nice contrast! The wings on the uppers are reduced. The name "Muluensis" describes the origin of the type plant, but the species has been found on other mountains in Sarawak. There it occurs at 1700-2400 m.a.s.l..
Very pretty species, where a hybridogenic origin from N. reinwardtiana and N. tentaculata was suspected. Nepenthes murudensis is endemic to Mt. Murud, where the species is found at 2000-2423 m.a.s.l.. No natural hybrids are known. The pitchers are very variable in colour and show a striking change from ground to high pitches. The lower pitchers are mostly dark, spotted and with striped peristome. The upper pitchers are slender, long and red to green.Very pretty, simple species, which is much too seldom cultivated.
An impressive lowland species, with unique, large pitchers. The striped, raised and flared peristome is an absolute eye-catcher. The species is only found in Kuching, Sarawak and inhabits the limestone cliffs there.Nepenthes northiana grows litophytic in nature and therefore prefers mineral, airy substrates. However, an increased lime content in the substrate does not seem to be necessary for successful cultivation. As long as the conditions remain constant and appropriate lowland conditions are provided, the species is absolutely a joy to keep . Large specimens are however rare in culture.
A very spectacular Nepenthes species. The most striking feature of N. platychila is the striped, flat, extremely broad peristome on the funnel-shaped, spotted upper pitchers. This feature is so dominant in the species that it is still clearly visible even in hybrids with N. platychila.The lower pitchers are very elongate with a round, narrow peristome and slender pitcher body. Leaves and tendrils in this species are very hairy. Nepenthes platychila is found at 900-1400 m.a.s.l. and thus belongs to the mid-highland species. There are also some reports of successful cultivation on the windowsill.
A mostly underestimated, highly variable species that covers a wide distribution area in the wild. From black to white pitchers, practically all intermediate forms are represented. The base pitchers are cup-shaped with a round peristome that shows characteristic teeth under the pitcher lid. The wing rims are broad and serrated. The upper pitchers are funnel-shaped and, like N. sumatrana, show a characteristic elevation in the peristome. Interesting species for lowland conditions.
Definitely one of the most iconic Nepenthes species. Nepenthes rajah captivates with both appearance, size and ecology.The urn-shaped pitchers, up to 35 cm in size, show a red-purple coloration, a red-purple, strongly serrated peristome and an unusually long pitcher lid for the genus. This secretes a sugar solution which, as in N. lowii, attracts various small mammals and trades sugar for the nutrients in the faeces in a mutualistic exchange. N. rajah grows on extremely nutrient-poor, mineral soils that are contaminated with metals. With distribution on Mt. Kinabalu and Mt. Tambuyukon at 1500-26500 m.a.s.l., the species is a classic highland species.With generous pitcher fertilization, mineral substrate and suitable cool temperatures, the species is surprisingly fast growing.Certainly one of the most enjoyable species to keep.Please note:This species is protected under appendix I of WA.The paperwork for WA I species is a very complicated process and takes several weeks from application to receiving the papers.Therefore, we only ship this species to EU countries.
The queen among the pitcher plants! Nepenthes rajah rightly bears this title, as it is one of the largest and most impressive Nepenthes species. Nepenthes rajah forms large, urn-shaped lower pitchers, up to 35 cm high and 18 cm in diameter. The large pitcher lid and the strongly serrated peristome, which looks like a crown, are particularly striking. The pitchers are reddish purple with a purple peristome and red lid, the leaves are peltate. As with N. lowii, N. rajah is known to be mutualistic with small mammals that use the pitchers as a toilet. However, due to the size of the pitchers, the animals can fall prey to the pitchers themselves.Nepenthes rajah grows on Mt. Kinabalu and Mt. Tambuyukon, where they colonize mineral soils at 1500-2650 m.a.s.l.. Besides Nepenthes khasiana, Nepenthes rajah is the only species at the highest CITES conservation status (WA I). However, through in vitro propagation in the laboratory, the plants offered here are completely safe to acquire and help the spread of the species in the hobby.Please note:This species is protected under appendix I of WA.The paperwork for WA I species is a very complicated process and takes several weeks from application to receiving the papers.Therefore, we only ship this species to EU countries.
Nepenthes veitchii is a classic among collectors and beginners alike! The species is extremely variable in nature and has gained greatly in popularity in recent years. It is also found as a crossing partner in countless hybrids, as the broad peristome is often passed on to the hybrids. The species is one of the standard plants in every Nepenthes collection.