Description
On offer
- Special import from Wistuba - exotic plants
- Clone: 01
- Growing conditions: Highland
- Available either bareroot or potted, this is a once-off collectors item and you will receive the exact plant pictured - images of mature plants and pitchers are for display purposes only and are supplied by ©Wistuba - All rights are reserved
Seller description
- The legendary Nepenthes lowii! Certainly one of the most famous Nepenthes species. With absolutely unique, specialized upper pitchers, the species is not only visually captivating
- The shape of these high pitchers is also the basis for an absolutely fascinating mutualism. Between the bristles on the pitcher lid, N. lowii secretes a sugary substance. This serves as food for the tree squirrels Tupaia montana and leads to subsequent defecation of the animals. This feces serves as a nitrogen source for the Nepenthes lowii
- Lower pitchers of this species already show the bristles, but are not as extremely funnel-shaped as the uppers. The upper pitchers are highly variable and can bear diverse colors
- Nepenthes lowii is found on Mt. Kinabalu, Trusmadi, Murud and Mulu in Borneo at 1650-2600 m.a.s.l.
- N. lowii is a persistent grower under the right conditions, due to the slow growth it is recommended to start early with the species
- More rare locality of this species
Payment & Delivery
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 R129 – 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
Disclaimer
- 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!