Nepenthes ventricosa (Denver x (k)), CAR-0027 aroid compact growth habit and pitcher

compact growth habit and pitcher sturdiness

It seems like there's a number of locations in the Phillipines where this form occurs and there's been a number of forms and clones circulating throughout Europe and the USA for decades

striped peristomes

This stunning intermediate species comes from the island of Borneo

Nepenthes bicalcarata is a true lowlander and appreciates warm temperatures and high humidity with large pot

Nepenthes ventricosa (Denver x (k)), CAR-0027 aroid compact growth habit and pitcherNepenthes ventricosa is a perfect beginners plant! Hailing from the Phillipines, it's known for being one of the hardiest and most adaptable Nepenthes species. It produces waisted, waxy pitchers that are tough and long lasting. This is a cross between our Denver clone and (k) from EP. It takes a while for ventricosa to produce mature pitchers but we expect that within a few leaves these will be putting out huge, deep red ones. The Denver clone is the