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Nepenthes spectabilis
A highland Nepenthes from Sumatra with strikingly beautiful striped peristome.
Nepenthes spectabilis is a highland species native to the mountains of northern Sumatra, Indonesia, found at approximately 1,400–2,200 m elevation. The species name ('conspicuous' or 'spectacular') is thoroughly justified by its most distinctive feature: a strikingly beautiful peristome adorned with bold alternating stripes of red and white or cream, which are among the most vivid of any Nepenthes. The pitchers are also large and well-formed. As a highland species, N. spectabilis requires daytime temperatures of 18–25°C with night temperatures of 8–15°C, sphagnum-based media, and 70–90% humidity. Its dramatic striped peristome has made it one of the most sought-after Sumatran highland Nepenthes in cultivation.
Origen
Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, montane forests at approximately 1,400–2,200 m elevation
Esperanza de vida
10+ years
Tamaño
Vine 30-100cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Humedad
60〜90%
Insects
Beautiful striped
12-25°C
High humidity
Highland
Advanced. Esta es una especie de nivel avanzado. Requiere equipo especializado y habilidades avanzadas de cría con control ambiental preciso.
La temperatura ideal para Nepenthes Spectabilis es 10〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 60〜90%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Nepenthes Spectabilis es 10+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Nepenthes Spectabilis típicamente alcanza Vine 30-100cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Nepenthes Spectabilis se alimenta de: Insects. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Nepenthes Spectabilis varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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