Saturday, January 5, 2019

A new Nepenthes plant!

I just received my newest Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher plant):

N. Spathulata is endemic to Java and Sumatra and found at 3,600 ft to 9,500 ft elevation. It is listed as Vunerable by IUCN.  


This is my Nepenthes Spathulata and already has a beautiful deep red peristome which I hope insects will find irresistible. 

I don't name all my pitchers but this one has been named Joey.  Once it sends its flower stalk up then I should know if it's a Joe or Josephine.