Nepenthes echinostoma x hamata Katopasa, CAR-0364 Size:XS Photo courtesy of Robin Hirst

Photo courtesy of Robin Hirst

This species comes from the Barisan range in Sumatra where it grows sympatrically with other iconic Nepenthes species such as dubia and lingulata

The backside of the leaves are equally brilliant

All the larger pitchers we've seen from this cross have been stunning

Nepenthes echinostoma x hamata Katopasa, CAR-0364 Size:XS Photo courtesy of Robin HirstNepenthes echinostoma x hamata Katopasa is expected to be one of the most bizarre and extreme Nepenthes hybrids we've ever created! The seedlings are currently displaying bright, wavy, lime green leaves ridged with spikes. With little to no tendrils, the pitchers seem almost attached at the end of the leaves. The small peristomes are already showing some ridging and hairiness along the lids. We're looking forward to seeing the mature pitchers on this