Description:
Nepenthes sibuyanensis is a fascinating carnivorous plant native to the slopes of Mt. Guiting-Guiting in the Philippines. It is known for its large, waxy pitchers that range in color from cream to iridescent red, with distinctive toothy peristomes. This plant is adaptable to various conditions and produces lower pitchers when in contact with a surface. The upper pitchers are less common and lighter in color. It is a weak climber with stems reaching up to 5 feet long and has thin, leathery leaves. The plant is endemic to Sibuyan Island and was first described in 1998. It grows at altitudes between 3,900 and 5,900 feet and is considered vulnerable due to its limited distribution. The plant's seeds are unique, lacking the papery ends typical of other Nepenthes species, which aids in local dispersion.
Sources:
- [1] Nepenthes sibuyanensis variegated: Carnivero. Visit Source
- [2] Nepenthes sibuyanensis, BE-3164: Carnivero. Visit Source
- [3] Nepenthes sibuyanensis: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [4] Nepenthes sibuyanensis variegated: Carnivero. Visit Source
- [5] Nepenthes sibuyanensis, BE-3164: Carnivero. Visit Source
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| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
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| Carnivorous Plant Nursery | Nepenthes sibuyanensis ( Medium - 2.5" Potted) |
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$48.95 |
| Carnivero | Nepenthes sibuyanensis, BE-3164 ( XL / unpotted) |
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$74.99 |
| Carnivero | Nepenthes sibuyanensis variegated ( Plant #2 / XL / potted) |
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$400.00 |
| Carnivorous Plant Nursery | Nepenthes sibuyanensis ( Small - 2.5" Potted) |
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$36.95 |