Nepenthes Big Bang • Lowland tropical pitcher • Diflora, Italy

Dragon ball

Description 

• We're thrilled to welcome this new release from Diflora in our Cultivo exclusive range
• Nepenthes Big Bang is a complex hybrid with lowland parentage.  Featuring the very best characteristics from N. viking and 2 of the best forms of Ampullaria (red striped and black miracle), we have no doubt that with the speckled leaves, bulbous pitchers and the gorgeous striped peristome, Big Bang will be a collectors dream
• Parentage:  Nepenthes (ampullaria x ampullaria red stripe) x ampullaria black miracle
• These plants are thriving in our lowland terrarium setup.  Nepenthes Big Bang will do well in high humidity and a warm spot year round - care should be taken to provide lowland conditions, especially during cold winters

• Similar to other carnivorous plants, nepenthes grow in a special type of soil low in nutrients and instead collect their nitrogen in hanging, slippery vase-shaped cups that include its own digestive juice
• Tropical pitcher plants entice both flying and crawling insects with an intoxicating fragrance, bright colour and sweet nectar

• Whether you prefer starting off with a younger plant and watch it grow into full majestic glory over the years or jumping in with more munch, right from the get go, we've got you covered!  Cultivo is all about choices and our plants are available in various sizes and options to suit your every want and need.  Plants are measured across (Leafspan = leaf tip to leaf tip, without tendrils and pitchers) and are sold either bareroot or already potted in our deluxe carnivorous plant soil, ready for action during the upcoming growing season 
• Winter dormancy:
• During the autumn and winter months, growth in tropical pitcher plants slows considerably and pitchers will die off
• Active growth in the form of new leaves and development of pitchers (sizes as indicated) are expected during spring and summer
• Should you be unfamiliar with this plant species, head over to our FAQ section for more information on what to expect when ordering from us during the colder months >> Carnivorous plants and winter dormancy:  What to expect

Sizes

• In Nepenthes world, the shape and colours of pitchers and leaves are determined by the characteristics of the various species
• Pitcher sizes are also highly variable across species and may not be present at the time of shipment, therefor we measure the actual size of the plant to determine the size of the plants we offer
• Tropical pitcher plants are measured across the leafspan (from leaf tip to leaf tip of the largest two leaves, not including the tendrils and pitchers) as seen in the image below

Care

• Special considerations and growing conditions:
• Grown in full lowland conditions, this plant is recommended for the carnivorous plant enthusiast ready for the next level
• Nepenthes N. Big Bang will enjoy a warm, humid environment and to simulate current growing conditions, 80%+ humidity and year round temperatures between 18 to 32°C is recommended for them to grow well

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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• 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!