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Nepenthes eymae

curiousplant — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 20:49:23 +0000

Nepenthes eymae is native to Sulawesi and grows in intermediate to highland conditions. While it is closely related to N. maxima, the upper pitchers of N. eymae grow much wider, giving them the appearance of a toilet bowl. These plants are a Nepenthes eymae clone from Borneo Exotics. Please note: This plant ships bare root, see read more >

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Nepenthes maxima ‘Wavy Leaf’

curiousplant — Fri, 15 Apr 2022 20:20:58 +0000

Nepenthes maxima 'Wavy Leaf' grows leaves that turn a purplish-red color under strong light. The leaf margins begin to form their wavy characteristic as the plant matures. N. maxima is native to Sulawesi and New Guinea and grows in a range of lowland to highland conditions. Please note: This plant ships bare root, see size information below.

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Darlingtonia californica

curiousplant — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:27:31 +0000

Darlingtonia californica, commonly known as the Cobra Plant or Cobra Lily is native to northern California and southern Oregon. Mature plants are characterized by a bulbous head with tongue-like appendages hanging from beneath. Insects attracted to the bright coloration and nectar, eventually crawl or fly into the downward facing mouth of the trap. Finding it read more >

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Nepenthes albomarginata ‘Penang’

curiousplant — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 17:46:43 +0000

Nepenthes albomarginata 'Penang' comes from the Penang region of Malaysia. This form produces leaves and pitchers that turn a bronzy red color in stronger light. N. albomarginata received its name from the Latin words albus (white) and marginatus (margin), referring to the white band of trichomes just below the lip of the pitchers. In its read more >

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Sarracenia (hybrid)

curiousplant — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 20:24:38 +0000

This Sarracenia hybrid grows pitchers that develop a purplish-red tint under strong light. Seed was originally labeled as S. psittacina, however adult pitchers strongly resemble S. purpurea so exact parentage is unknown. *This plant ships bare root*

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Sarracenia leucophylla var. leucophylla ‘Walton Co.’

curiousplant — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 15:28:51 +0000

Sarracenia leucophylla var. leucophylla can display a range of color and veining patterns and are considered some of the most visually striking of American pitcher plants. The plants lure prey with nectar and bright colors and quickly fill with insects. The white areas are also highly visible in moonlight and it is thought this may read more >

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Nepenthes ventricosa

curiousplant — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 17:25:09 +0000

Nepenthes ventricosa is a tropical pitcher plant adaptable to a wide range of growing conditions. It is a good candidate for terrariums and windowsills as well as an ideal plant for beginners. N. ventricosa is native to the Philippines where it grows in a variety of habitats including open grassy areas and mountain rainforests. Please read more >

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Nepenthes mirabilis ‘Winged’ x (mirabilis x ampullaria ‘Black Miracle’)

curiousplant — Fri, 01 May 2020 20:41:11 +0000

Nepenthes mirabilis 'Winged' x (mirabilis x ampullaria 'Black Miracle') is a complex pitcher plant hybrid that prefers lowland conditions and is easy to grow. Plants are propagated via tissue culture established from seed. Please note: This plant ships bare root, see size information below.

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Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora

curiousplant — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:15:56 +0000

Sarracenia flava var. rubricorpora is a variety of S. flava that produces red pitcher tubes and a yellow-green hood with red veins. With bright colors and plenty of nectar, the pitchers lure prey, sometimes filling so quickly they fall over from the excess weight! Pitchers grown in spring and summer are often the nicest looking. read more >

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Sarracenia oreophila

curiousplant — Fri, 13 Mar 2020 21:24:23 +0000

Sarracenia oreophila is the most endangered of all American pitcher plant species. It is known to exist at only a handful of sites in North Carolina, Georgia, and Alabama but several efforts are underway to preserve these populations and prevent total extinction. S. oreophila differs from other Sarracenia species in that pitcher form primarily in read more >

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