Nepenthes Song of Melancholy, Clone B (Rooted Cutting)

This plant was part of a open-pollinated breeding at Leilani Nepenthes Nursery. The actual parentage is unknown, though it is suspected to be Nepenthes boschiana x (spectabilis x veitchii) based on records of what was in bloom at the nursery at the time. When we received the first batch from LNN, the hybrid had a wide range of colors and patterns. We kept two particular plants for our collection, a red form ( Clone A ) and an orange form (Clone B).

Clone B has dark red mottling against a yellow-orange background. The peristome is wide with red and red-orange stripes. The leaves are leathery. Overall, the plant grows strongly and is tolerant of wide temperature swings.

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 windowsill growing.
• Shipped in a 4-inch pot. Care instructions are included.

The first photo is descriptive of the mother plant in our collection.