Nepenthes Lowii X Ventricosa
$12.00
Order for pickup only at 185 Queen Street East, Toronto.
Nepenthes Lowii X Ventricosa is a fantastic hybrid between the easy-to-grow highlander Nepenthes ventricosa and the beautifully bizarre Nepenthes lowii. It’s a very fast grower which holds many pitchers at once.
The plant’s tough red pitchers inherit the wide open mouth and attractively striped peristome which often characterise N. lowii hybrids. It produces very thick green leaves, vines rapidly, and produces many basal offshoots.
They like consistently moist, but draining soil. Water the soil, not the traps, though keeping a small amount,1/2" (1cm) of water in the trap will help it through hot, dry spells. One convenient way to water the whole plant, is to lower the pot into a bucket of water and let it thoroughly soak. Though they prefer mineral free water, they can tolerate occasional tap water more than other carnivorous plants. High humidity and good ventilation are important, even in a terrarium. If your conditions are a bit dry, consider frequent misting. Repot with fresh soil mix every few years.