N.northianas by the lakeside

[Robert]

northianas were synonymous with limestone habitat and are found on hillsides and cliffs. Maybe at one time, long before development came, they were found in abundant along rural farm road, by the lakeside, etc. which could be true but present day only occuring at secluded location where they're not noticeable shy away from human interference.
This was one spot where a matured plant with 3-4 healthy offshoots, upper and lower pitchers are monsters. They're all male . N.northiana inflorescence have long spike, their flowers unlike most lowlanders arranges closely.


It was a perfect growing environment-leaves were spotless with trees shade from the harsh tropical sun, the occassional wind blowing over the lake brought a momentarily cool air plants needed most.


hand held comparison






Instead of vining up trees growing upwards northiana tend to sway near or lie close to the forest floor, probably due to the heavy pitchers. The huge pitchers contain milky fluids smell like dead fish.
The scenic lake behind,huge upper pitchers added beauty to the tranquail environment.







I took measurement of their upper and lower pitchers and leaf. Info details are visible from the photos.

















tendril length approx 28"


The ground are mostly of broken down limestone chips, sand and small amount of clay and peat, loose and very well drain.


another large plant growing to be monstrous by the edge of the lake. During heavy downpour the lake would be flooded but subsided soon as the rain gone.


pitchers were squeeze between limestones