Description & Care

A classic and spectacular hybrid! This cross - and the reverse, N. lowii × veitchii - is a naturally-occurring hybrid that has been created by multiple nurseries over the years, including Borneo Exotics, Exotica Plants, Wistuba, Christian Klein, and others. It’s also frequently used as a parent in their complex hybrids, generally passing on its best traits to its offspring.

I grow two individuals of this cross, the largest of which is from Wistuba in Germany. As you can see from the photos, it has robust woody pitchers with ridged, candy-striped peristomes which retain their red and yellow colour as they age. Like both parent species, the pitchers last for a very long time - sometimes close to a year. My largest plant is yet to flower, so I don’t know if it’s male or female, but I look forward to making crosses with it when it does.

Many primary hybrids with N. veitchii take on a pleasing intermediate form between the two parents, and this one is no exception. The upper pitchers are reminiscent of N. lowii in shape, but with a stockier body and a broader, more colorful peristome. It’s a faster grower than either parent, a good candidate for intermediate or highland conditions, and will color up beautifully when given good light.