{"product_id":"viking-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-mirabilis-var-globosa-viking","title":"Viking Pitcher Plant - Nepenthes mirabilis var. globosa 'Viking'","description":"\u003cp\u003eViking Pitcher Plant (\u003cem\u003eNepenthes mirabilis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eglobosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Viking') is a low, rippled-leaf pitcher plant with fat, globe-shaped pitchers in red or red patterns, hanging from very long stems. The prominent cap and wings are said to resemble a Viking ship. It stays small at 10cm to 20cm tall and is tougher than most pitcher plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShip-shaped pitchers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 'globosa' in the name means globe-like, and the fat round pitchers carry a cap and wings that give them a longship look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRippled leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glossy leaves are often gently rippled along the edges, forming a low arching rosette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than most.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is less fussy about water quality and watering schedule than other pitcher plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young plants colour up fast, so you get to enjoy mature red pitchers sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA recent discovery.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows wild in sandy, open lowland in coastal Thailand and was only named for science in 2007.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms and humid rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright bathroom is perfect, with warm, moist air and room on a shelf for the long stems to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical zones it can live outdoors in a hanging pot, in filtered light, with the pitchers swinging below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The very long stems carry the pitchers well clear of the leaves, which looks best when the pot is raised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Viking Pitcher Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants warmth and humidity, ideally 18C to 28C, and definitely above 10C at night. Outdoors all year, that means tropical gardens. Elsewhere, grow it indoors in bright, filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e An orchid mix is ideal, with chunks of bark, sphagnum moss or coir. It lets air reach the roots and drains water away fast. As an epiphyte it has a small root system, so a modest pot is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mist regularly and water often with rainwater or filtered water, so the mix is always moist but never soggy. Viking is more forgiving than most. Once a year, a mature plant might need a pick-me-up of diluted orchid feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None is needed. Snip off browned pitchers and leaves with clean scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Viking Pitcher Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so pot it into orchid mix soon after delivery and keep it warm and humid. Young plants colour up quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower does not always have tube stock available. When there is none, this page shows the tube as sold out, and the notify button will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eExotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eA guide to indoor exotic plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eHouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called Viking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fat pitchers have a prominent cap and wings that are said to look like a Viking ship. The variety name 'globosa' refers to their globe shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it harder or easier than other pitcher plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is easier. It is pretty tough for a pitcher plant, so you do not have to be as fussy about the water or the schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it colour up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is quick to colour from young plants, so you should see red pitchers sooner than with many other kinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790859927871,"sku":"NEP-MIR-VIKING-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/viking-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-mirabilis-var-globosa-viking.jpg?v=1792209617","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/viking-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-mirabilis-var-globosa-viking","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}