Nepenthes (spectabilis x truncata) x aristolochioides

This is one of the more unusual Nepenthes hybrids in our collection. Its pitchers are reddish orange with maroon peristomes. The perisome, however, is unusually shaped. It flares forward, when you view the pitcher from the side, the pitcher looks like a periscope. The plant also gets quite large, thanks to its truncata parentage.

Type of Plant: Tropical pitcher plant for indoor growing.
Pitcher Size: Up to 8 inches.
Sunlight: Bright filtered to partial sun.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts dried sphagnum moss and perlite only.
Temperatures: Above 70°F during the day; 55°-70°F during the night. Always protect from frost.

PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Established rooted cutting, which may produce lower or upper pitchers.
• Acclimated for windowsill growing.
• Shipped in a 4-inch pot. Care instructions are included.

The photos are descriptive of the mother plant from which cuttings were taken. Pitchers may or may not be present at the time of shipping.