N. ampullaria - Papua intermediate

Returning with limited stocks for Feb 2026 after a very long time! Returning with limited stocks for Feb 2026 after a very long time! This classic swamp-dwelling species will develop basal rosettes when larger, giving the appearance of a carpet of pitchers with few or no leaves. It grows easily in acidic media, but needs high temperatures, perpetually moist roots and high humidity.This item originates from about 750 m altitude and therefore tolerates lower temperatures than other forms of the species commonly in cultivation. Hence, we class it as an ‘intermediate’ grower.When juvenile, the pitchers are uniform yellow-green with attractive red-tinted leaves as the photos show. When mature, the pitchers develop a light red speckling, but the peristomes remain a uniform yellow-green, and makes a striking contrast to the red leaves.History:First introduced in Feb 2012.Origin:HorticulturalSource:From a single carefully selected clone.Photo notes:Photos are of the actual clone shipped. The last photos in the series show typical sale plants of sizes Small, Medium & Large (when available). Climate:Lowland. We find it grows best between about 32 deg. C (90 deg. F) in the daytime, down to 24 deg. C (75 deg. F) at night, although it will tolerate temperatures outside this range. Now even better!As of Jan 2025, the quality of all items grown in our indoor facilities has been further improved. This includes all items classified as 'lowland,' such as this one. Items in our indoor facilities are now grown under extremely hard conditions, with high light levels and have super-tough leaves, making them much easier to establish.