Nepenthes Song of Melancholy (Clone C)

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 and acquired a third from another grower.

Clone C is similar to Clone A (previously called "Song of Melancholy, Red"); its pitchers are adorned with dark red flecks against an orange-red background. The peristome (or lip) has light reddish orange stripes against a dark red background. The leaves are leathery. Pitchers on an adult plant approach 12 inches. Very striking overall.

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 two photos are descriptive of the mother plant from which cuttings were taken. Pitchers may or may not be present at the time of shipping.