Nepenthes platychila lowland Bananas that have died down

Bananas that have died down for the winter should be cut back in the spring so that new growth can emerge

Nepenthes ‘Suki’ is a tropical pitcher plant hybrid selected as one of the best plants from thousands in the Borneo Exotics Biodome breeding program

We’ve always been fans of exceptionally dark colored

They should be kept warm (over 70 degrees) and the photoperiod should be kept at a constant 12-14 hours

These are a very unique variety with an orange colored ring underneath the peristome instead of the classic white

Nepenthes platychila lowland Bananas that have died downA beautiful species endemic to the Hose Mountains of Central Sarawak featuring one of the most beautiful peristomes of any in the genus. The lower pitchers are cylindrical and beautifully striped; however, the uppers are its forte and exhibit elaborately flared peristomes. Nepenthes platychila is best grown as an intermediate. We have grown it as a lowlander and it does fine as well. Grown as a highlander, platychila will grow but will be slower and