Nepenthes ampullaria, BE-3681 lowland Many growers use mineral soils

Many growers use mineral soils or other additives

Nepenthes ovata doesn’t seem to grow on the summit alongside the other Nepenthes species at the locations we observed but we haven’t traveled to all the mountains it grows on

We love the sinister teeth on hamata peristomes and it is a contender for our favorite species

They tend to produce plum coloration as they open and then fade to purple/black as they age

Nepenthes ampullaria, BE-3681 lowland Many growers use mineral soilsNepenthes ampullaria is a classic lowland species occurring throughout Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Papua New Guinea. This clone was selectively bred from two of the best individuals in cultivation (Williams Red x Harlequin). This Borneo Exotics clone (BE 3681) exhibits bright red coloration with some light green striping. This species makes a great specimen for a warm terrarium or greenhouse. Since the pitchers have evolved to feed on detritus