Nepenthes Song of Melancholy x (ventricosa x mapuluensis), CAR-0258 Size:Small The ribbed peristome is thick

The ribbed peristome is thick and woody in texture and it's got great striping with a darkening on the inside of the pitcher as it ages

The first 3 photos show the pod and potential pollen parent

Most plants retain rudimentary teeth from the bicalcarata parent with some clones having this characteristic very pronounced

Nepenthes sibuyanensis x (veitchii x lowii)

We’ve grown it in our cool and warm greenhouses with success as well as in terrariums and vivariums

Nepenthes Song of Melancholy x (ventricosa x mapuluensis), CAR-0258 Size:Small The ribbed peristome is thickWe expect the color from these plants to be absolutely outstanding! Song of Melancholy was of one Leilani Nepenthes's signature crosses and is believed to be Nepenthes boschiana x (spectabilis x veitchii). The male parent is ventricosa x mapuluensis, which seems to be right between the 2 parents. There should be a lot to look to look forward to in this hybrid and I expect a great amount of variability. The plants should grow well under a wide range of