Nepenthes bokorensis BE 3857

$35.00

Originating in Cambodia, this species has been known to science for over a century but was only described for the first time in 2009. Little is known about this species in cultivation, but plants show some variation in morphology considerable variation in coloration.

Introduced Nov 2017 by Borneo Exotics. This clone originates from Mt Bokor and is a different individual from those sold under BE-3856 & BE-3858. Please note that there is a slim chance of this item being a hybrid.

They are potted in a 3.5 inch pot, filled with long fiber sphagnum moss and perlite.

5 in stock

Description

Nepenthes bokorensis BE 3857

Climate: Intermediate

Tropical Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes sp.) Care

Best to use only pure water – rainwater, distilled water or RO water. Be careful of bottled water as some contain salt which will kill your Tropical Pitcher plant
Keep a small amount of pure water in each trap. Mist plants regularly.
Keep soil moist; but well drained at all times. Do Not let your Nepenthes sit in water
Nepenthes like partial sunny location. They grow well on windowsills or under fluorescent lights in a terrarium.
Soil is mixture 3 parts long fiber sphagnum with 1 part perlite or 1 part fine orchid bark.
Fertilize Nepenthes with foliar fertilizer. ¼ tsp of Maxsea per gallon of water, 2 times a month
Nepenthes like to grow warm: above 50 degrees. Ideal is 65 to 80 degrees with high humidity.

Note: Pitchers will change in color and shape as they mature. Often there are also several different clones in our mix, so the pitchers may vary slightly for this reason as well.