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Nepenthes Fancy Fish (spathulata x alata variegata) 

A gorgeous Leilani Nepenthes with dramatic color changes on a flared peristome!
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I LOVE the dramatic shape of this pitcher!
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The difference between a fresh pop and an aged pitcher is amazing
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Old pictures of the original parents at Leilani Nepenthes Nursery
Nepenthes Fancy Fish is a fantastic Leilani Nepenthes with an unusual pollen parent - a variegated alata! Although there is no variegation in the offspring, this hybrid does not disappoint. Everything about this plant says DRAMA - the bold colors, huge flared peristome, crazy wings, and fantastic color change all make it an incredible hybrid. Add to it an extremely vigorous growth habit and it is definitely one of my favorites! Easy in intermediate conditions, I bet it would make a great houseplant, too!
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That lime green color!
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Love how the peristome flares!

February 2023

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Wow Fancy Fish loves to vine! And this particular plant is male! It is climbing all around the top of my grow tent, where unfortunately there isn't a lot of light. I am not sure if the pitchers are pale green because of the lack of light or if that is the natural color of this cultivar, but I do love the plate-like peristome!
Current Growing Conditions:
Intermediate/Highland Grow Tent
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Light: Mars Hydro TSL 2000 LED Grow Light
Humidity: ~95-100% constant (MistKing set to 30s every 2 hrs)
Temperature: ~60F night and 80F day
Water: Moist but not wet
Potting Mix: 50% long fibered sphagnum moss 50% perlite

Fertilizer: MaxSea (1/4 tsp/gallon) every other week into pitchers and lightly spray leaves
Additional Notes: Colorful and vigorous!
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