Nepenthes merrilliana x glabrata BE-3911 google shopping Nepenthes spectabilis is highland grower

Nepenthes spectabilis is highland grower and is renown for having some of the most intricately painted pitchers in the genus

This is a specimen plant from Exotica Plants and is around 18" across

There’s a lot of similarities between this species and bongso but the distinguishing characteristics are leaf shape and an amazing sub-apical lid appendage reminiscent of the shape of a dragon tongue

This is one of our favorite crosses

Nepenthes merrilliana x glabrata BE-3911 google shopping Nepenthes spectabilis is highland growerWe can't think of a larger wild card that this cross since the parents are 2 opposites. Nepenthes merrilliana is a contender for largest pitchers in the genus whereas glabrata produces diminutive pitchers that are so intricately patterned they look hand painted. We can hope for robust pitchers in a compact form with gorgeous patterning. All plants are seed grown so there will be plenty of variability. This product is considered a Intermediate Tropical