Nepenthes ventricosa × mapuluensis · Wistuba Clone 01 · Rare Hybrid from Exotica Plants, Aus

🔥 Nepenthes ventricosa × mapuluensis – Rare Wistuba Clone 01 · Originally from Exotica Plants

This spectacular hybrid was originally created by Exotica Plants in Australia and is now available in South Africa as a special import. Offered here is Clone 01 from Wistuba, Germany – a robust and vigorous grower that combines the strength of Nepenthes ventricosa with the striking features of Nepenthes mapuluensis.

The plant on offer is already well-established and thriving under intermediate conditions, making it a fantastic choice for both beginners and collectors alike.

What Makes This Hybrid Special?

• ✔ Originally from Exotica Plants – This sought-after hybrid made waves in the hobby when Nepenthes mapuluensis became commercially available
• ✔ Wistuba Clone 01 – Directly sourced from Wistuba – Exotic Plants, Germany
• ✔ Impressive mature pitchers – Pitchers on mature plants are large, fat, and cylindrical with dark red spotting and a steep, jagged peristome
• ✔ Great beginner-friendly option – Easier to grow than pure mapuluensis, thanks to the hardy ventricosa parentage
• ✔ Intermediate conditions – Does well in typical household conditions, temperature controlled greenhouse or a large terrarium setup

How It Ships

• 🌱 Bareroot – Without soil; roots carefully wrapped in long-fiber sphagnum moss, ready for transplant
• 📸 You will receive the exact plant shown in the listing image
• 🖼 Mature pitcher images provided for reference only – actual pitchers will develop as the plant matures

📦 Quick FAQ: What makes this clone worth growing?

This hybrid inherits the best of both worlds – the bold, jagged peristome and dramatic spotting of mapuluensis, with the durability and fast growth of ventricosa. Mature plants produce thick, cylindrical pitchers that are both striking and unique!

🌟 Rare Collector’s Clone – Limited Availability

This is a limited release Wistuba clone, available as a once off collectors item and this size is unlikely to be restocked soon. Perfect for collectors and beginners alike – don't miss out!

Ordering

• 🛒 Website items are available online only – We ship anywhere in South Africa
• ⏳ Processing Time – Paid orders are usually processed within 24 hours on weekdays and shipped within 2-3 days (Monday to Friday)

Payment

• 🔒 Secure Payments – Pay via Yoco or Payfast. We also accept EFTs

Delivery

• 🚚 Delivery Options – Full tracking available with Pargo and door-to-door courier. Pickup and Local delivery within Gauteng available
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• 💰 Shipping Rates from R139 – Get a free, instant estimate using the shipping calculator on the cart page before checking out! This rate covers all packaging materials and actual delivery costs—what you see is what you pay - no hidden fees!
• ✨ Free Shipping on all orders over R2000

• Just a quick heads-up: Since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
• We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might age and die off, new ones might sprout and the plants may look a bit different over time
• 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it's the real deal
• Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know – we're happy to help!