The form of the pitcher, as well as the leopard patterning is very reminiscent of the male parent, N. aristolochioides. So too is the translucent rear of the pitcher when viewed through the pitcher's mouth, from the point of view of an insect. This characteristic clearly shows in the videos here, although not specifically mentioned in the narrative. The size of the pitchers conferred from the female parent, N. merrilliana, can become quite large, certainly far larger than N. aristolochioides, which is a diminutive species. It’s also far easier to cultivate than either of the parent species and is an intermediate grower, tolerant of a wide range of temperatures. The form of the pitcher, as well as the leopard patterning is very reminiscent of the male parent, N. aristolochioides. So too is the translucent rear of the pitcher when viewed through the pitcher's mouth, from the point of view of an insect. This characteristic clearly shows in the videos here, although not specifically mentioned in the narrative. The size of the pitchers conferred from the female parent, N. merrilliana, can become quite large, certainly far larger than N. aristolochioides, which is a diminutive species. It’s also far easier to cultivate than either of the parent species and is an intermediate grower, tolerant of a wide range of temperatures.
History: First introduced in Feb 2018
Climate: 'Intermediate', which means it will flourish in a wide range of temperatures. We have tested it from 12 - 32 deg. C (54 - 90 deg. F), although it will tolerate temperatures outside this range.
