Nepenthes lowii Kinabalu collection strap shaped leaves with beautiful

strap shaped leaves with beautiful orange petioles

Nepenthes lowii x jacquelineae (first 4 photos)

The lower pitchers often darken as they mature

they do not like their leaves remaining constantly wet

Nepenthes lowii Kinabalu collection strap shaped leaves with beautifulNepenthes lowii is found in an upper montane environments on throughout Borneo. It is famous for feeding on the droppings of tree shrews and birds by luring them with a sugary exudate on the lid of its pitchers. The Kinabalu form of lowii tends to produce pitchers with interiors that are a bit more purple than other forms. Nepenthes lowii requires highland temperatures and high humidity to thrive. It needs very good drainage or is prone to rot