Nepenthes northianaNepenthes northiana lives as a lithophyte, inhabiting limestone rock walls near Bau on the island of Borneo. It's often regarded as the most beautiful Nepenthes in the genus. But it's reputation as a difficult grower is not far fetched either. Though this can be overcome by giving the plant consistent warm temperatures with high humidity. We've tested growing our plants under a variety of soils (mineral, coconut, sphaghnum based) and most seemed

Not so with this hybrid

Nepenthes mira has some of the most beautiful coloration of any species in the genus

We've found the plants to exhibit a range of coloration in pitcher coloration and morphology

Both the foliage and pitchers exhibit the gorgeous variegation

The compact shape also makes it a fine specimen for terrarium growing

The plants have been greenhouse hardened and are much more tolerant of swings in temperature and humidity than plants grown under softer conditions or those freshly out of tissue culture

the entire plant turns a lovely crimson

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The flared peristome and outstanding coloration on both upper and lower pitchers make this hybrid spectacular

We recommend the bag acclimation method detailed in our Nepenthes growing guide

Being a cross between a highland and lowland species

sphaghnum based) and most seemed equivalent as long as you make sure there is good drainage so the roots are aerated