Nepenthes bongso var. robusta (seed grown) mass market They seem hand-painted

They seem hand-painted

It’s one of our favorites due to its toothy peristomes

Though it’s uncertain if the pitchers have evolved to perform this function

The compact shape also makes it a fine specimen for terrarium growing

its real forte are the uppers which are funnel shaped with an iridescent striping alternating in shiny purple and lime or cream coloration

Nepenthes bongso var. robusta (seed grown) mass market They seem hand-paintedThese are seed grown plants from Christian Klein and are exhibiting extremely dark purple coloration. Nepenthes bongso originates from the Barison range in Sumatra. The species is renowned for producing huge, darkly colored pitchers with a wide, flared peristome. Bongso is a highland plant requiring warm days and cool nights with good light and humidity. Previously, Nepenthes carunculata was designated a separate species but it is now lumped with