{"product_id":"nepenthes-tenuis-west-sumatra-aw-n-ten-ge","title":"Nepenthes tenuis (West Sumatra)","description":"\u003ci\u003eNepenthes tenuis\u003c\/i\u003e is a remarkable, diminutive species, which may produce some of the smallest pitchers after \u003ci\u003eN. argentii\u003c\/i\u003e. It is endemic to a single known location along the Tjampo River in West Sumatra. It grows in mossy and sub-montane forest on sandstone ledges at relatively low altitudes (100-1200m) , making it more of an ‘intermediate’ plant. It is an easy and hardy plant that grows rapidly under the right conditions.\u003cp\u003eLower pitchers are rarely seen as \u003ci\u003eN. tenuis\u003c\/i\u003e rapidly transitions into uppers. The lowers are incredibly squat, round and tubby. Upper pitchers are also incredibly small (2.5-4.5cm) and are widely funnel shaped (infundibular) with a slight constriction below the rounded and almost horizontal opening. The pitcher mouth is ringed with a relatively wide and flattened peristome much like the seat of a tiny colourful toilet bowl. Both upper and lower pitchers lack any wings, instead having two colourful ridges running down the pitcher bodies. The pitchers are a creamy yellow-green, with varying but often heavy amounts of red to maroon-brown blotches, which tend to increase towards the upper parts of the pitcher body. As such pitchers can appear more red than green and often have a rosy hue to them. The peristome varies from yellow to a maroon-brown colour. These striking little toilet-shaped pitchers in many ways resemble a more colourful and rotund version of \u003ci\u003eN. dubia\u003c\/i\u003e. While small they are one of the most underrated species in my opinion.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCultivation Guidelines.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLight: Bright indirect or dappled light.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/b\u003e More ‘intermediate’ and tolerant of warmer temperatures than other highlanders. Cool nights are still recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing medium:\u003c\/b\u003e An open, mossy but well-draining mix. A mix of high quality sphagnum moss with horticultural-grade perlite, a bit of good quality peat-moss and pine bark works well. The proportion of Sphagnum in the mix should ideally be quite high.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExtra notes on Cultivation:\u003c\/b\u003e Appreciates high humidity levels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AW (ドイツ)","offers":[{"title":"02 \/ Rooted cutting","offer_id":49119556927723,"sku":"AW-N_ten_GE.3","price":14530.0,"currency_code":"JPY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/4003\/6843\/files\/Nepenthes_tenuis__West_Sumatra__1.webp?v=1786458546","url":"https:\/\/os-nursery.jp\/products\/nepenthes-tenuis-west-sumatra-aw-n-ten-ge","provider":"大森食虫植物農園","version":"1.0","type":"link"}