Orchids
Tropical Pitcher, Nepenthes 'inermis’. Rooted cutting.
R995.00 ZAR
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Nepenthes inermis is a legendary "unarmed" pitcher plant from the cloud forests of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is famous among collectors for its strikingly unique upper pitchers, which are the only ones in the genus to completely lack a peristome (the "lip" around the mouth).
Product Overview
- Unique Trapping Strategy: Instead of slippery walls, N. inermis uses an extremely viscous fluid that functions like flypaper. This fluid is so thick it can form an unbroken stream if the pitcher is tipped.
- Distinctive Shape: Its upper pitchers are small, bright green, and shaped like a shallow bowl or funnel, often compared to a "toilet bowl".
- Climbing Habit: In maturity, it is a vigorous vine that can reach lengths of up to 7 metres in its natural habitat.
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