Nepenthes vieillardii aroid squat pitchers with a flared

squat pitchers with a flared peristome

It combines the unique growth habit and deep red coloration of Nepenthes ampullaria “William’s Red” with the sinister clawed peristome of Nepenthes hamata

Jewel Alocasia are far less tolerant of moist soil than the other thinner leaf varieties

Aside from the holotype specimen

Nepenthes vieillardii aroid squat pitchers with a flaredNepenthes vieillardii is the easternmost growing Nepenthes species from the island of New Caledonia. It can be a challenging species in cultivation and we recommend reading Francois Mey's blog post. In short, it seems that Nepenthes vieillardii prefers very well drained soils such as the ultramaffic areas where it's found naturally. A mix with a good portion of aggregate including akadama is highly recommended and the plants should dry out a bit