Nepenthes sibuyanensis x merrilliana BE3542

$20.00 – $45.00

Nepenthes sibuyanensis x merrilliana BE3542

Nepenthes sibuyanensis x merrilliana was first introduced by Borneo Exotics in March 2013. The female parent is N. sibuyanensis selected for its orange coloration from the assorted clones sold under BE-3164 . The male parent is the huge Mt. Legaspi N. merrilliana, selected from amongst the assorted clones sold in the past as BE-3117. This plant is exceedingly robust and grows enormous globose pitchers. The coloration varies somewhat between individuals as the photos show. Being an intermediate grower, it’s also tolerant of a wide range of temperatures. September 2019 update we have a few small plants and large plants with nice pitchers! The plants are potted in a 4 or 5 inch pot, with long fiber sphagnum moss and pearlite.

Description

Nepenthes sibuyanensis x merrilliana BE3542

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.