This cross combines three species with probably the most beautiful and impressive pitchers of the genus. Both parents are fantastic crosses in their own right.I'm sure there are some real gems among the seedlings!
The aim of this cross is to achieve more pronounced peristome ribs of Nepenthes edwardsiana and the pitcher shape of Nepenthes aristolochioides, which is usually quite dominant in crosses.
Nepenthes flava x edwardsiana is a wonderful cross, characterised by slightly funnel-shaped tall pitchers with a pronounced wrinkled-toothed peristome. For me, it is one of the most beautiful hybrids with Nepenthes edwardsiana. The idea of crossing Nepenthes flava with N. villosa was to achieve a similar result but with more compact pitchers.I am very much looking forward to the results!
An extremely promising hybrid. The often epiphytically growing Nepenthes insignis with its huge barrel-shaped pitchers and the peculiar Nepenthes aristolochioides promise an impressive and vigorous cross.
An extremely promising hybrid. The often epiphytic Nepenthes insignis with its huge barrel-shaped pitchers and the graceful and vigorous Nepenthes tenuis promise an impressive and beautiful cross.
A terrestrial species from Mt. Hamiguitan from 1000-1620 m.a.s.l.. It grows on ultramafic substrate in habitats disturbed by human activities. The lower pitchers are cup-shaped with a broad to globose broadening of the lower half of the pitcher. DIe pitchers are mostly red with yellowish spots and show a pale interior of the pitcher. The peristome is intensely striped. The upper pitchers are more elongated and usually do not show a striped peristome anymore.Hybrids with the sympatric N. peltata are known.Pretty, but little kept species.
In this cross, the appearance of the upper pitchers is already documented and the plants are really beautiful! The combination of the funnel-shaped upper pitchers of N. vogelii and the extremely flared peristome of N. platychila manifests itself in, you guessed it, funnel-shaped upper pitchers with extremely flared peristome! And that coupled with the extreme vigor of this hybrid and you have a top hybrid. The lower pitchers look pretty much like platychila lowers with the markings of N. vogelii. The peristome is striped and can be lighter or darker in color, although this also depends greatly on light exposure.
A naturally occurring hybrid between Nepenthes talangensis and Nepenthes inermis. However, the plants on offer are a cross-breeding using cultivated plants.
Nepenthes truncata is an iconic species of the genus! The oversized pitchers, variability and robustness make it a must-have in the collection. There are hardly any larger pitchers in the genus than those of Nepenthes truncata, sizes over 50 cm are not uncommon. It is difficult to visualise the size of such a pot. Red, green, orange and yellow pitchers are all represented in Nepenthes truncata, as is the broad peristome which can be striped, unstriped, red, green, orange or yellow. The advantage of N. truncata is that although it quickly outgrows most setups, it can also be cultivated on a windowsill or skylight if there is sufficient light. Alternatively, artificial light in the room is also possible. However, the amount of light must be sufficient and the plant can also tolerate direct sunlight for a few hours. However, the thick leaves mean that it hardly dries out as long as the substrate is sufficiently moist.
Nepenthes truncata is an iconic species of the genus! The oversized pitchers, variability and robustness make it a must-have in the collection. There are hardly any larger pitchers in the genus than those of Nepenthes truncata, sizes over 50 cm are not uncommon. It is difficult to visualise the size of such a pot. Red, green, orange and yellow pitchers are all represented in Nepenthes truncata, as is the broad peristome which can be striped, unstriped, red, green, orange or yellow. The advantage of N. truncata is that although it quickly outgrows most setups, it can also be cultivated on a windowsill or skylight if there is sufficient light. Alternatively, artificial light in the room is also possible. However, the amount of light must be sufficient and the plant can also tolerate direct sunlight for a few hours. However, the thick leaves mean that it hardly dries out as long as the substrate is sufficiently moist.
Since Nepenthes undulatifolia x hamata is already an extremely beautiful hybrid, I have even higher expectations of the cross with Nepenthes diabolica. Hybrids with the latter species often develop the unique striped peristome.
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!
Nepenthes flava x edwardsiana is a wonderful hybrid, characterised by slightly funnel-shaped tall pitchers with a pronounced wrinkled-toothed peristome. For me, this is one of the most beautiful hybrids with Nepenthes edwardsiana. The aim of crossing this hybrid with Nepenthes villosa is to further emphasise the ribs of the peristome without elongating the pitcher.I look forward to see the results!
