Nepenthes vieillardii aroid NOTE: Photos of plant 2

NOTE: Photos of plant 2 were taken 3 weeks ago and plant has been developing even more root growth since

It combines the unique growth habit and deep red coloration of Nepenthes ampullaria “William’s Red” with the sinister clawed peristome of Nepenthes hamata

Note: The plants for sale originally came labeled as "Bareo Highlands

waxy pitcher texture and impressive size

squat pitchers with a flared peristome

Nepenthes vieillardii aroid NOTE: Photos of plant 2Nepenthes vieillardii is the easternmost growing Nepenthes species from the island of New Caledonia. It can be a challenging species in cultivation and we recommend reading Francois Mey's blog post. In short, it seems that Nepenthes vieillardii prefers very well drained soils such as the ultramaffic areas where it's found naturally. A mix with a good portion of aggregate including akadama is highly recommended and the plants should dry out a bit