Nepenthes rafflesiana, Mizuho (Rooted Cutting)

Nepenthes rafflesiana is well-established in cultivation, though it's not as common nowadays as it used to be in the 1990s and early 2000s. Even less common is this particular variety. It's a winged form, which means the wings on the pitchers are exceptionally large when compared to a more typical variety of N. rafflesiana. The wings will also appear on an entire tendril, producing a very unusual effect. Alas, it will only do so in lowland conditions (warm nights, closer to 70°F). However, the plant will still produce pitchers in our highland greenhouse, so at least there's that. This particular clone comes from a botanical garden in Mizuho, a city in southern Japan.

Type of Plant: Tropical pitcher plant for indoor growing.
Pitcher Size: Up to 6-8 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; 60°-70°F during the night. Always protect from frost.

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

The first four photos are descriptive of the cuttings ready for new homes. Pitchers may or may not be present at the time of shipping.