Nepenthes alata x truncata (d) Red, CAR-0457
$34.99
Regular price $24.49Nepenthes alata x truncata (d) Red, CAR-0457. We’re excited about the potential for this cross. Back in 2016, our spectacular “alata” (Giant x Luzon) put out a large spike which we promptly pollinated with Nepenthes truncata(c)-Giant, striped, Nepenthes truncata (d)-red, and truncata Highland Paisan Red. Unfortunately, we were doing quite a bit of travel when the seeds matured and didn’t harvest the seeds until the pods had already begun to crack. Much of the seed fell as it was harvested creating a large mixed seed batch, however, these were some of the few not mixed seeds. We’ve seen previous crosses done with Giant “alata” and truncata produce extremely vigorous plants with great pitcher-to-leaf ratios and we expect the same from these! They should be a great beginner plant or one to try out on a sunny windowsill over a wide range of conditions.
*There may be some who are concerned about us using the designation of Nepenthes alata to describe the parent plant because of some of the latest taxonomic publications. So here we'll do our best to explain the lineage. This is the Nepenthes “alata” (q x t) as purchased from Exotica Plants with alata(q) being their “Giant” form and alata(t) being from Luzon. The plant produces huge pitchers and is extremely vigorous for us under lowland, intermediate, and highland conditions.
This product is considered an Intermediate Tropical plant. Please see our Shipping and Guarantees policy for cold/hot weather shipping guidelines.
Most of our products come with multiple shipping options. For those that are unpotted, you can add Pots and Soil or Hanging Baskets a la carte.
| Temp | Day temperatures of 75-85°F, dropping to the 60s at night. |
| Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
| Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
| Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
| Temp | Day temperatures of 75-85°F, dropping to the 60s at night. |
| Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
| Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
| Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
Extra small (XS) - <2" leafspan
Small - 2"-3" leafspan
Medium - 3"-6" leafspan
Large - 6"-12" leafspan
Extra Large (XL) - >12" leafspan
XXL - Huge plants that are vining and of flowering size
See our sizing guide for more information.
Extra small (XS) - <2" leafspan
Small - 2"-3" leafspan
Medium - 3"-6" leafspan
Large - 6"-12" leafspan
Extra Large (XL) - >12" leafspan
XXL - Huge plants that are vining and of flowering size
See our sizing guide for more information.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
Nepenthes alata x truncata (d) Red, CAR-0457
$34.99
Regular price $24.49Nepenthes alata x truncata (d) Red, CAR-0457. We’re excited about the potential for this cross. Back in 2016, our spectacular “alata” (Giant x Luzon) put out a large spike which we promptly pollinated with Nepenthes truncata(c)-Giant, striped, Nepenthes truncata (d)-red, and truncata Highland Paisan Red. Unfortunately, we were doing quite a bit of travel when the seeds matured and didn’t harvest the seeds until the pods had already begun to crack. Much of the seed fell as it was harvested creating a large mixed seed batch, however, these were some of the few not mixed seeds. We’ve seen previous crosses done with Giant “alata” and truncata produce extremely vigorous plants with great pitcher-to-leaf ratios and we expect the same from these! They should be a great beginner plant or one to try out on a sunny windowsill over a wide range of conditions.
*There may be some who are concerned about us using the designation of Nepenthes alata to describe the parent plant because of some of the latest taxonomic publications. So here we'll do our best to explain the lineage. This is the Nepenthes “alata” (q x t) as purchased from Exotica Plants with alata(q) being their “Giant” form and alata(t) being from Luzon. The plant produces huge pitchers and is extremely vigorous for us under lowland, intermediate, and highland conditions.
This product is considered an Intermediate Tropical plant. Please see our Shipping and Guarantees policy for cold/hot weather shipping guidelines.
Most of our products come with multiple shipping options. For those that are unpotted, you can add Pots and Soil or Hanging Baskets a la carte.
| Temp | Day temperatures of 75-85°F, dropping to the 60s at night. |
| Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
| Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
| Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
| Temp | Day temperatures of 75-85°F, dropping to the 60s at night. |
| Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
| Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
| Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
Extra small (XS) - <2" leafspan
Small - 2"-3" leafspan
Medium - 3"-6" leafspan
Large - 6"-12" leafspan
Extra Large (XL) - >12" leafspan
XXL - Huge plants that are vining and of flowering size
See our sizing guide for more information.
Extra small (XS) - <2" leafspan
Small - 2"-3" leafspan
Medium - 3"-6" leafspan
Large - 6"-12" leafspan
Extra Large (XL) - >12" leafspan
XXL - Huge plants that are vining and of flowering size
See our sizing guide for more information.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
