Description & Care

Another cross between two Bornean natives, N. veitchii × platychila is one of my oldest plants and probably my very favorite hybrid. I originally grew it in a terrarium before I’d even started this website. This cross has been produced by both Malesiana Tropicals and Borneo Exotics, and more recently by at least two nurseries in the States. All of the offspring I’ve seen have been magnificent.

The lower pitchers, while attractive, are relatively unremarkable compared to the uppers. Much like the male parent N. platychila, the uppers have a wide, flared, striped peristome and a yellow, speckled pitcher body. But the female parent - N. veitchii - confers added size, dramatic coloration, and robust and long-lasting pitchers. My plant shown above is from the widely-available Borneo Exotics release. It’s a female and has flowered reliably for me every year since 2019.

I’ve found this cross to be extremely vigorous year-round. I now have at least 12 foot of vine snaking round my greenhouse, climbing other plants and scrambling along the hanging basket rails. It seems to grow best during the warmer time of year, similar to its parents, but this is a good candidate for both intermediate and highland setups.