Lowland Updates

Nepenthes rafflesiana

After the last updates on my highland and lowland Nepenthes tanks, I decided to do a more dedicated lowlander update. First up is my Nepenthes rafflesiana 'Kuching Squat Red'. This plant is developing nicely and I'm really excited to see how its peristome changes as it becomes more mature. I'm expect that it'll look something like this when it's fully grown.

Nepenthes danseri

I was really excited about this second plant, my Nepenthes danseri. It was, perhaps, my most exciting discovery as I inspected the lowland tank. I'm glad to finally have a pitcher on this species. The mature pitchers are very similar to Nepenthes gracilis, but the plant only pitchers under high light. It's fairly rare in cultivation, and I'm happy mine is doing well.

Nepenthes gracilis

Speaking of Nepenthes gracilis, my red clone is doing wonderfully! In two weeks, it has produced two new pitchers, including that stunningly dark red one you can see above, and has produced significant basal growth. This really is one of my favorite plants.

Nepenthes 'St. Hedwig'

One of the plants I'm growing as a lowlander, but it might be more appropriate as a highlander, is Nepenthes 'St. Hedwig'. It's a fantastic hybrid originally from Lelani Nepenthes. It's also my last plant in the mineral media mix. I'll probably repot it soon, but it doesn't seem to mind the mixture (although most other plants did not like that mixture).

Nepenthes bicalcarata

Lastly, I had to finish with this stunning orange bicalcarata. I'm still kicking myself that I didn't get a red clone a couple years ago, but I'm sure they'll become cheap again sometime soon. Either way, I'm very pleased this plant is doing so well in its swampy lowland home.

Nepenthes bicalcarata

One last photo of this guy (or gal). As one of my first Nepenthes after I restarted collecting carnivorous plants, it holds a very special place in my heart.