Seed - Nepenthes mira x macrophylla Pablo F. 10-2026

The mother plant is Nepenthes mira, a highland species from the Philippines. It was described in 1998, and the name means wonderful, which fits it well. It makes big, rounded lower pitchers with a wide, glossy peristome, and coloring that runs from yellow green all the way to deep red on a good plant. It is still uncommon in US collections. The pollen parent is macrophylla, provided by Pablo F. as part of a collaboration on this cross. This species is endemic to the summit area of Mount Trus Madi in Sabah, Borneo, growing in true ultra highland conditions. It is best known for a peristome lined with long, curved teeth, putting it right alongside villosa and edwardsiana as one of the most ornate pitchers in the genus. Putting macrophylla's teeth onto mira's chunky pitchers and wide peristome is a cross I have been excited about. Both parents are highlanders, and the seedlings should be more forgiving on temperature than pure macrophylla, with real potential for fat, colorful pitchers carrying a toothy, flared peristome. Each pack contains approximately 30 seeds, harvested October 2026. Care Requirements Light — Bright indirect light. Avoid intense direct midday sun. Water — Pure water only, under 50ppm dissolved solids. Keep soil consistently moist but never waterlogged. Do not use the tray method. Soil — Well-draining mix of live sphagnum, perlite, or coco coir. Avoid heavy peat mixes. Temperature — Highland species: days 70–80°F, nights 45–60°F. Lowland species: warm year-round, 75–90°F. Check your specific plant's requirements. Humidity — 70–90% preferred. A greenhouse, grow tent, or humid windowsill works well. Dormancy — Not required. Nepenthes grow year-round with consistent conditions. The Freshest Seed Around Each pack contains roughly 30 seeds. We only store seed for a maximum of about four months before it is removed from the site. Each seed listing clearly shows the month it was collected. Bring home the wonder of carnivorous plants with our premium Nepenthes seed, carefully harvested and handled to ensure maximum freshness and viability. These exotic seeds give you the chance to grow your very own tropical pitcher plants from the very beginning, watching each stage of development from tiny sprout to elegant, insect-catching beauty. Seed Guarantee While I cannot guarantee individual success with germination, I only sell seed that is fresh and looks viable to me.