Nepenthes truncata [(d) "Red Flush" x (d) "Wide Peristome"]-Seed Pod Cephalotus another fantastic Jewel Alocasia

another fantastic Jewel Alocasia

It would make an excellent windowsill or terrarium plant

So far they seem to get deep red coloration and the woody pitcher texture with striped peristome from the veitchii x lowii parent

It opens up bright yellow and striped and slowly darkens to a deep purple on the edges as the interior stays yellow

Nepenthes truncata [(d) "Red Flush" x (d) "Wide Peristome"]-Seed Pod Cephalotus another fantastic Jewel AlocasiaEach pod usually contains 30 50 seeds. We can't guarantee germination since we have never grown this cross out but we have inspected all pods and they have obviously viable looking embryos. Nepenthes seeds are best sown on a layer of milled sphagnum moss or well leached coco peat above a more traditional Nepenthes mix. They should be kept in a moderately well lit area (50 100 ppfd). The seeds need to be kept wet and humid in the 60 80 temperature