Nepenthes Viking (mirabilis var. globosa)

Nepenthes viking is a bold and eye-catching tropical pitcher plant, best known for its squat, globular pitchers that resemble tiny Viking helmets. The pitchers are often deep red to burgundy, sometimes striped or speckled, with wide peristomes that make them stand out dramatically against their green foliage. Emerging from tissue culture, this plant starts as a compact rosette producing miniature but striking pitchers that already showcase its unique, round-bodied form.

Country of Origin: Southeast Asia (notably Borneo, Sumatra, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Papua New Guinea)

Temperature: 24–32 °C

Care: Moderate (beginner-intermediate)

Light: Bright indirect light to partial sun

Humidity: Very high (70–90%)

Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.

Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.

This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.

Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants.

A tissue culture vessel is a sterile, transparent container (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.

These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy and contaminant-free until they're ready to transition to standard growing conditions.

Quick Hardening Steps:

1. Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
2. Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
3. Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
4. Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
5. Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.