Nepenthes 'Briggsiana' (N. ventricosa x lowii)
Nepenthes 'Briggsiana' (N. ventricosa x lowii)
All plants ship bare-root.
Nepenthes 'Briggsiana' (N. ventricosa x N. lowii) combines the easy growth and care of ventricosa with the dramatic pitcher shape of lowii.
Pitchers are chunky and rounded with a pale, waxy body, topped by a wide, flared peristome that stretches out into an elongated lip, the signature lowii look. They often blush pink to red in strong light. It's one of our favourite Nepenthes and incredibly beginner-friendly, an easy way to own that bizarre lowii shape.
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Before purchasing
All plants are shipped bare-root. Please ensure you’ve researched the specific environmental conditions, soil media, and lighting requirements necessary to maintain healthy plants.
Canadian Carnivores takes pride in mixing our own soil blends in-house, and we invite you to explore our selection of Growing Supplies for compatible media and materials.
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Shipping
When selecting a shipping method, we recommend choosing the fastest option available for your location to minimize transit time and reduce stress on your plants. Our Live Arrival Guarantee applies only to Priority or Express Shipping, which typically takes 1–4 days.
During winter or in colder climates, we strongly recommend adding a heat pack to protect your plant from low temperatures. Please note that we cannot accept responsibility for losses when a heat pack is not included.
For more information, please see our Our Shipping Policy for full details on our Live Arrival Guarantee and shipping terms.
How to keep it happy
Full care guide →Bright light: a few hours of direct or filtered sun near a window, or a grow light on a 12 to 14 hour cycle. Low light is the most common reason a Nepenthes won't pitcher.
Rainwater, distilled or RO water, from the top or a very shallow tray. Let it dry out for a few days before watering again; deep standing water can rot the roots.
1 part long-fibre sphagnum moss to 1 part perlite, with orchid bark if you like. The plants we sell also grow well in 1 part peat moss to 1 part perlite. Use a plastic or glazed pot.
The pitchers catch insects on their own. If insects are scarce, drop a live or dried insect into a pitcher, or mist a diluted liquid fertilizer onto the leaves or into a pitcher once or twice a month. Very light root fertilization can be practiced by experienced growers.
None needed — Nepenthes are tropical and grow year round, just slowing a little over winter as light drops.
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Will this exact plant be the one I receive?
No. Each plant is an individual, so appearance will vary. You'll receive the same species and a comparable size and maturity to what is shown on the product page.
How is it packed and when does it ship?
Orders leave the nursery every Monday. Plants are packed in damp paper towel and bagged to retain humidity. Order by Friday night to guarantee a spot on Monday's dispatch.
What if it arrives damaged or dead?
Send clear, well-lit photos within 24 hours of delivery and we'll review the issue. We'll provide a replacement or store credit where covered by our Live Arrival Guarantee. Some leaf yellowing, browning or die-back after shipping is normal.
What water does it need?
Rain, distilled or reverse-osmosis water is safest. Tap water only works if it tests under 50–100 ppm, depending on the plant; otherwise, minerals can build up in the soil and damage the roots.
Can I grow it indoors?
It depends on the species. Butterworts, Cape sundews and Nepenthes are indoor plants: they can spend summer outside, but must come in before the first frost. Venus flytraps and Sarracenia need full sun outdoors and a cold winter rest that a heated room can't provide.
Do I need to feed it?
No. Like any plant, carnivorous plants make their own food through photosynthesis. The insects they catch act as a natural fertilizer, adding extra nutrients that boost growth, but they aren't needed to survive.