Nepenthes merrilliana x glabrata BE-3911 google shopping The lower pitchers are extremely

The lower pitchers are extremely robust and exhibit a flamboyantly broad and richly colored peristome

This is a specimen plant from Exotica Plants and is around 18" across

It was bred by Bill Baumgartl years ago and has the designation “D4”

There’s a lot of similarities between this species and bongso but the distinguishing characteristics are leaf shape and an amazing sub-apical lid appendage reminiscent of the shape of a dragon tongue

Nepenthes merrilliana x glabrata BE-3911 google shopping The lower pitchers are extremelyWe can't think of a larger wild card that this cross since the parents are 2 opposites. Nepenthes merrilliana is a contender for largest pitchers in the genus whereas glabrata produces diminutive pitchers that are so intricately patterned they look hand painted. We can hope for robust pitchers in a compact form with gorgeous patterning. All plants are seed grown so there will be plenty of variability. This product is considered a Intermediate Tropical