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Nepenthes talangensis Peristome Color: Patience Required

Nanthawat's young N. talangensis, sold as bright red-peristomed, shows a greenish-yellow peristome. The seller claimed it's due to youth.

Juvenile vs. Mature Pitchers

Many Nepenthes look different as juveniles. The orange form of N. sanguinea, for example, produces pale, heavily spotted young pitchers—mature lowers reveal the true color. Wait for mature lower pitchers to assess. If it's mislabeled, contact the seller with order records.

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