One (1) N. rafflesiana ‘Brunei nivea’ BE-3141 LARGE
This classic lowland species is found across Borneo, Sumatra and Peninsular Malaysia. The upper pitchers are very different in form from the lowers, and within the species itself, there is a great deal of variability in the size, morphology and colouration of pitchers, even across individuals within the same colony of plants. It hybridises regularly in habitat with nearby species, including N. gracilis, N. ampullaria, N. bicalcarata and various forms of N. mirabilis, to name but a few. In any colony of Nepenthes rafflesiana, it’s common to find hybrids, unless it’s very geographically isolated from other species. Therefore, it’s unlikely that there is any such thing as “pure” Nepenthes rafflesiana, which may explain the wide range of variability observed in habitat.
This particular clone was originally selected for its nearly pure-white pitchers and delicate pink wings. At one time we described it as “white” but have since revised the description to “light speckled” because the pitchers can become sparsely mottled with red flecks as shown here, but only if kept under very high light levels.
