Nepenthes – Ventricosa x Truncata (Red Form)

Ventricosa x Truncata Red Form – The Scarlet Titan This highly coveted hybrid – uniting the legendary durability of Nepenthes ventricosa with the colossal stature of Nepenthes truncata. This exceptionally robust INTERMEDIATE grower is highly prized for producing massive, thick-walled pitchers that inherit the distinct, blocky shoulders of its truncata parent. Under optimal conditions, the entire pitcher flushes a deeply saturated, high-energy scarlet to blood-red hue that commands immediate attention. The defining highlight of this spectacular selection is the wide, glossy, and heavily scalloped red peristome that beautifully frames the throat of each trap. It is a wonderfully vigorous and highly adaptable grower, boasting thick, leathery leaves and displaying excellent tolerance to varying humidity levels. For collectors looking to add a dramatic, massive showpiece with an imposing silhouette and intense, fiery coloration to their collection, this giant red form is an absolute must-have.