Nepenthes edwardsiana × burbidgeae

Nepenthes edwardsiana × burbidgeae is a hybrid pitcher plant from the highlands of Borneo, combining the highly decorative peristome of N. edwardsiana with the cream-coloured body and flared mouth of N. burbidgeae. 

Distinctive Features

• Toothed peristome: The raised, fang-like ribs of N. edwardsiana are retained in this hybrid, offering a dramatic visual appeal.
• Cream and maroon contrast: Pitchers often feature pale cream or yellow bodies marked with deep red or burgundy tones, especially near the mouth and lid.
• Climbing and vining: With maturity, it develops into a scrambling climber, producing upper pitchers with more flared lids.

Care Tips

• Light: Prefers bright filtered light to partial sun; too much direct light may scorch young leaves.
• Water: Keep consistently moist with pure water (rain, distilled, or RO). Avoid allowing the substrate to dry out.
• Humidity: High humidity (above 75%) is essential for robust pitcher formation.
• Media: Use an airy, low-nutrient mix of sphagnum moss, perlite, and orchid bark to promote root health.
• Temperature: Ideal in cool highland conditions: 10–25 °C with a notable night drop for best growth.
• Fertiliser: Very dilute orchid or carnivorous plant feed monthly during active growth; overfeeding may inhibit pitcher production.
• Repotting: Every 2–3 years or when roots become congested. Handle gently to avoid damaging fine root hairs.