Re: Nepenthes highland or lowland ???

dave evans (T442119@RUTADMIN.RUTGERS.EDU)
Wed, 13 Nov 96 16:43 EST

> Hi ! I think this has been brought up before, sorry for posting again.
> I am very puzzled over this particular question : When a lowland
> Nepenthes is crossed with a highlander, can the product stand lowland
> temperatures ? And what are the highland species other than N.alata that can
> stand lowland temperatures ?

Hi,

N.maxima is a fairly common species of highland origin which
can handle lowland conditions. Yes hybrids do grow better,
and when the mix is between high and lowland, it probably does
give the offspring a great temperature range.

Dave Evans