Nepenthes sibuyanensis x merrilliana BE 4026

$25.00 – $40.00

First introduced Aug 2020 by Borneo Exotics. The two clones that make up this item were selected for deepest red coloration from the same grex of seeds that make up BE-3542.
The female parent is N. sibuyanensis selected for its orange coloration from the assorted clones sold under BE-3164 and the male parent is the huge Mt. Legaspi N. merrilliana, selected from amongst the assorted clones sold under BE-3117. This cross is exceedingly robust and grows enormous globose pitchers. The pitchers are hard and have the waxy texture of the female parent.
Unlike the clones that make up BE-3164 which can be somewhat variable, the form and coloration of the two clones in this item are nearly identical in appearance.
Being an intermediate grower, this cross also tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.
The plants are potted in a 4 inch pot, filled with long fiber sphagnum moss and perlite.

Description

Nepenthes sibuyanensis x merrilliana BE 4026

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 65 degrees. Ideal is 70 to 85 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.