Nepenthes mirabilis var. echinostoma, BE-3372 pmax_collector dark peristomes on large pitchers

dark peristomes on large pitchers

Plants grow to 18”+ tall

the current scientific consensus is that Nepenthes robcantleyi is synonymous with nebularum and therefore the preceding distinction of robcantleyi should be used for all plants

This is a hybrid between 2 of the most unique species in the genus

The new leaves have since recovered but the old leaves may have some black spotting

Nepenthes mirabilis var. echinostoma, BE-3372 pmax_collector dark peristomes on large pitchersOne of the most bizarre Nepenthes in the genus! Nepenthes mirabilis var. echinostoma is found in the lowland swamps in Brunei and the Miri region of Sarawak where it grows sympatrically with other lowland classic species. The pitcher forms alien like "fingers" that emerge from the peristome and extend forward. This species prefers warm temperatures and high humidity year round. Unlike other Nepenthes species, this one wants to be over potted and it