Last updated: 12th May 2011

 New Hybrid Launch for the 2011 Chelsea Flower Show

Nepenthes spathulata x gymnamphora

History of Development

Both male and female parent plants were raised from legally collected seeds, originally germinated in our nurseries in 1997. This new horticultural hybrid was created in October 2008.

The female parent is of an individual selected for its broad peristome as well as for its vigour and size and when combined with the delicate N. gymnamphora, the resultant hybrid bears pitchers with rare subtle yellow and orange colourations. This hybrid is also much more vigorous than either parent.

This is the result of over 15 years of work and is a further example of the future potential of Nepenthes hybridisation.

2011 RHS Plant of the Year Entrant

This plant is being entered for the 2011 Plant of the Year Competition. If fortunate enough to be shortlisted into the top 20, it may be seen on the RHS stand for Plant of the Year. Otherwise, a fully grown specimen plant can be seen at the Borneo Exotics exhibit at GPD/12 in the Great Pavilion.

Commercial Availability

Some young plants are available for sale at this year’s Chelsea Flower Show at stand GPD/12. It is under large-scale production and will be widely available as from 2012.

Cultivaton Information

This cultivar has been carefully selected for desirable horticultural characteristics from many, out of the first grex of seedlings  raised from a  brand new primary hybrid. It is completely unique and does not resemble any Nepenthes plant shown before. It's also vigorous and has mass-market potential.

These plants can be grown in a greenhouse or on a bright windowsill with only a little direct sun, provided they are misted regularly or housed in a suitable container to maintain high humidity.  More information can be found at www.borneoexotics.com under the tab for DESKTOP CARNIVORES.

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