While I am mainly interested in hybrids, N. veitchii is probably my favorite of the "pure species" and one I am very interested in growing successfully. A nursery only a couple miles away has several varieties available, N. veitchii "highland" from Bareo and Hose Mtns. locations, N. veitchii "lowland" from Bau,Sarawak, and a couple highland clones from Exotica, so I have access to several forms. Most are quite expensive, so I will likely start with a smaller plant of a less valuable variety.
From what I have heard from other growers, N. veitchii is not particularly "difficult", but is slow and a bit finnicky. It seems to do very well fro some growers, and poorly for others. What sort of conditions are key to successful cultivation of N. veitchii? Are some forms/localities easier than others? While I would assume "highland" N. veitchii would do better in cooler conditions than it's lowland counterpart, it would be interesting to hear if any particular forms are more tolerant/vigorous in general.
From what I have heard from other growers, N. veitchii is not particularly "difficult", but is slow and a bit finnicky. It seems to do very well fro some growers, and poorly for others. What sort of conditions are key to successful cultivation of N. veitchii? Are some forms/localities easier than others? While I would assume "highland" N. veitchii would do better in cooler conditions than it's lowland counterpart, it would be interesting to hear if any particular forms are more tolerant/vigorous in general.