Nepenthes viking x ampullaria is a carnivorous plant on sale at diflora’s webshop: it’s a tropical lowland Nepenthes. It is a clone selected and propagated in lab by Diflora.

Hystory: 

What is our source for this Nepenthes?

Diflora began the micropropagation of Nepenthes viking x ampullaria by seed. Micropropagation allows the preservation of the mother plant genome avoiding contamination and genetic variation caused by traditional pollination followed by seeds production.

How we grow it?

Nepenthes viking x ampullaria grows indoors all year. It is under LED lights at 20°C.

What is Its main strategy to catch prey?

To attract prey Nepenthes viking x ampullaria releases sweet substances on the edge of the pitcher. This essence attracts insects and they fall on the inside of the trap. Inside of it there is a acid liquid full of digestive enzymes. Escape from the pitcher is almost impossible. The inside has smooth walls and some species have hairs facing down that stop preys.

Description:

– typology: tropical, lowland

– shape: semi-climbing

– colour leaves: green-bronzed

– traps colors: brick red

– peristome: brick red

– shipping: big square pot, color black. Size: 10 x 10 cm. 18cm h.

Additional info:

For cultivation info visit the blog:
https://www.diflora.it/blog/

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