Nepenthes maxima x ramispina, BE-3740 aroid glossy fronds and attractive furry

glossy fronds and attractive furry golden rhizomes

tongue-like appendage from beneath the lid of its purple pitchers

Lowii needs very good drainage or is prone to rot especially when young

The lower pitchers often darken as they mature

It's a vigorous grower under highland conditions and exhibits some of the best pitcher coloration of any Nepenthes we have seen

Nepenthes maxima x ramispina, BE-3740 aroid glossy fronds and attractive furryWeve always been fans of exceptionally dark colored, robust Nepenthes. Izumiae, leonardoi, robcantleyi and forms of bongso naga all fall into this category. But these species can be tricky in their requirements and are mostly slow growing. Ramispina isnt as exacting in its requirements and exhibits the deep purple coloration we love but the pitchers are more elegant than robust. Heres a cross which weve been ever more pleasantly surprised with the