Nepenthes Caesar

This hybrid was our introduction to Sam Estes at Leilani Nepenthes Nursery. He created it in 2004, which was the first time anyone had bred Nepenthes merrilliana (female) and N. truncata (male) together. Caesar was the name applied to all seedlings of that cross, and in 2006, we were the sole distributor of the first several batches he released. Naturally, we kept one plant for ourselves! A fully grown specimen is an incredible sight. It has very thick, leathery leaves and fantastically large stout pitchers. But, you will need the space to see its full potential since its leaf span can easily get to 3 feet across. This plant is best grown in a heated greenhouse in which the night temperature doesn't fall below 65°F. Day temperatures should be in the 80s. Otherwise, if you're content with pitchers that don't get as large but still want to own a piece of history, a home environment with a sunny windowsill would be fine. (NOTE: If you purchased Pompey from us, you already have this plant. They were accidentally mislabeled and are really Caesar. Long story.)

Type of Plant: Tropical pitcher plant for indoor growing.
Pitcher Size: Up to 12 inches.
Sunlight: Bright filtered to partial sun.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts dried sphagnum moss and perlite only.
Temperatures: Above 70°F during the day; 55°-70°F during the night. Always protect from frost.

PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Established rooted cutting, which may produce lower or upper pitchers.
• Acclimated for average home humidity.
• Shipped in a 4-inch pot. Care instructions are included.

The first photo is descriptive of the mother plant in our collection. The last photo shows established cuttings ready for new homes. Pitchers may or may not be present at the time of shipping.