{"product_id":"nepenthes-lowii-x-ventricosa","title":"Nepenthes Lowii x Ventricosa","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNepenthes lowii × ventricosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNepenthes lowii × ventricosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking tropical pitcher plant hybrid combining the unusual, sculptural character of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNepenthes lowii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with the vigor and adaptability of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNepenthes ventricosa\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The result is a fantastic collector’s Nepenthes with chunky foliage, dramatic flared pitchers, and rich red-to-burgundy coloration when grown in good light.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach leaf extends into a tendril that can develop into a hanging pitcher — a specialized trap that allows the plant to capture small insects and supplement the limited nutrients available in its natural growing environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAs the plant matures, the pitchers become larger and increasingly distinctive, developing broader openings, heavier proportions, and more of the character that makes \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan\u003eN. lowii\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e hybrids so desirable.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt’s an excellent choice for someone who has mastered the basics of carnivorous plants and wants to grow something a little more unusual without jumping straight into the fussier Nepenthes species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light is ideal. Gentle morning sun is welcome and good light encourages stronger growth and richer pitcher coloration.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use distilled, reverse-osmosis, or rainwater. Keep the growing medium consistently lightly moist, but never waterlogged. Nepenthes should not be left permanently sitting in a tray of water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Prefers moderate to high humidity, ideally around 60% or higher. Good humidity is particularly helpful for consistent pitcher development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Best suited to intermediate to highland conditions. Warm days with somewhat cooler nights suit this hybrid well.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Use an airy, low-nutrient carnivorous plant mix with excellent drainage and plenty of oxygen around the roots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No regular feeding is necessary. An occasional small insect in an open, active pitcher is plenty. Avoid conventional soil fertilizers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA Note About Pitchers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNepenthes commonly lose existing pitchers or temporarily stop producing new ones while adjusting to a new environment, particularly after shipping or a significant change in humidity, light, or temperature.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis does not necessarily mean anything is wrong with the plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Focus on healthy new leaf growth and stable growing conditions. Once acclimated, new leaves should begin producing pitchers suited to their new environment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGive it good light, purified water, humidity and a little patience — the really interesting pitchers come as the plant grows up.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Accidental Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"2.5” Grower’s Select","offer_id":50365980410213,"sku":null,"price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/4775\/4597\/files\/D98A4A62-AA29-410B-8721-58FAAA3E459F.jpg?v=1790380559","url":"https:\/\/accidentalplantshop.store\/products\/nepenthes-lowii-x-ventricosa","provider":"The Accidental Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}