Nepenthes LVTP ‘Riker’ · Plant reference

Nepenthes LVTP ‘Riker’ — mother plant at Grow Carnivorous Plants

About

This complex artificial hybrid, *Nepenthes lvtp*, is highly prized by collectors for its striking visual drama and adaptability. It combines genetics from several notable crosses, resulting in a unique phenotype, particularly in the peristome and overall pitcher size.

Field notes

Morphology

Pitchers can reach up to 20 cm and feature an exceptionally wide, colorful peristome.

History & etymology

Bred from seed by Exotica Plants in Australia, utilizing the lineage [(N. lowii × N. veitchii) × N. × tiveyi] × N. platychila.

Habitat

Altitude: 900–2,600 m
Altitude class: highland
Native to: Borneo, Malaysia, Indonesia

Cultivation

Difficulty: intermediate
Temperature: Day 22–28°C / Night 12–20°C
Humidity: 60–90%

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