Nepenthes LVTP ‘Riker’ — mother plant at Grow Carnivorous Plants
About
This complex artificial hybrid, *Nepenthes lvtp*, is highly prized by collectors for its striking visual drama and adaptability. It combines genetics from several notable crosses, resulting in a unique phenotype, particularly in the peristome and overall pitcher size.
Field notes
Morphology
Pitchers can reach up to 20 cm and feature an exceptionally wide, colorful peristome.
History & etymology
Bred from seed by Exotica Plants in Australia, utilizing the lineage [(N. lowii × N. veitchii) × N. × tiveyi] × N. platychila.
Habitat
- Altitude
- 900–2,600 m
- Altitude Class
- highland
- Native To
- Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia
Cultivation
- Difficulty
- intermediate
- Temperature
- Day 22–28°C / Night 12–20°C
- Humidity
- 60–90%
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