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N. gymnaphora x boschiana

Growing environment

Light: T5HO Sunblaze, 2 foot, 4 lamps

          Bulbs: Four 6500°K lamp

          Lumens: 5000 lumens per lamp

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Also grown on window, with around 6 hours of direct sun.

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Humidity: Approx. 60%

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Soil type: 80% Long fibered spagnum moss

                Remaining is an even mix of                           perlite, pumice, and orchid bark

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Water:​

Use only distilled water.

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Water from the top until a thin film of water fills the saucer that the pot is sitting in.

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Let this evaporate before watering again but do not let the pot dry out.

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Other information

This is a beautiful hybrid! The body of the pitcher is mottled green and dark purple.

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One of the best characteristics of the plant is the oversized lid on each pitcher.

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Each leaf has long tentacles (up to 10 inches) between the leaf and pitcher.

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