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Nepenthes robcantleyi CalCarn Clone TC Potted

Nepenthes robcantleyi CalCarn Clone TC Potted
$ 49.99 USD
$ 49.99 USD $ 64.99 USD
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Nepenthes robcantleyi is arguably the most spectacular species of Nepenthes yet discovered. They have huge pitchers with giant, flared peristomes that are show stoppingly showy! It’s well known for making large pitchers fast, especially with a boost of humidity. These...

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Nepenthes robcantleyi is arguably the most spectacular species of Nepenthes yet discovered. They have huge pitchers with giant, flared peristomes that are show stoppingly showy! It’s well known for making large pitchers fast, especially with a boost of humidity.

These little guys are small sized now, but one things for sure, they'll be giant and amazing when they're grown.

These plants are from our own CalCarn tissue culture lab and are from multiple clones.

Care Instructions

Growth Habit: Nepenthes are vines and start small; as the plant grows, each leaf will be larger than the last, as will the pitchers that develop from these leaves. It is normal for the pitchers and leaves to die back over time. As leaves and pitchers die back, the plant will continue to vine, turning brown and woody along the stem. Over time, these form large, sprawling vines that can be hung in baskets or trellised upright in large pots. Nepenthes have thin, black roots, and not many of them.

Sun: Nepenthes should be grown on a sunny windowsill where the plant receives direct light for at least four hours daily. Grow in a cooled greenhouse in full sun, but we recommend 30% shade cloth overhead in summer. Grow in a terrarium or shelf under grow lights for the best color and pitcher formation. When grown under lights, lights should be on a 10-12 hour day length, and the plants can be grown six to ten inches from the light, depending on the strength of the light. Poor pitcher formation is usually a sign of not enough light. 

Water & Humidity: Water frequently with distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater. Do not let the pots sit in water for long periods. You can water from the bottom, fill trays with water, and let the plant dry out for a few days before watering again. Be careful not to dry the plants out completely. Watering overhead occasionally is also beneficial for the plants. Nepenthes appreciate humidity of at least 60% but can do very well in household conditions without increased humidity if watered regularly. Any added humidity will be enjoyed by your plant! Too little humidity is the second most likely cause of poor pitcher formation. 

Temperature: Daytime temperatures should be in the 70s-80s, with a 10-20 degree drop in night temperatures. Never expose your plants to temperatures below 40 degrees or above 90 degrees, as this can damage or kill them. Nepenthes do best indoors and should not be grown outdoors in most areas unless you have very mild temperatures. 

Dormancy: Nepenthes do not have a dormancy as they are tropical plants, but they can slow down growth in winter when photo periods shorten. 

Fertilizer: Apply diluted Maxsea fertilizer once or twice a month to the leaves and inside the pitchers. Slow-release osmocote pellets can be added to the pitchers along with a bit of distilled water. Small pitchers may burn back upon feeding, but this will still greatly benefit the plant with nutrients. Small insects can also be fed to pitchers.

Soil & Repotting: Nepenthes should be grown in a mix of long-fibered New Zealand sphagnum moss, orchid bark, pumice, and perlite. We have all of our custom Nepenthes soil blends available to add to your order, but you do not need to repot your plant for at least a year after receiving it from us. Nepenthes appreciate frequent repotting every three years and only move to a slightly bigger pot.

More Information: For more information on repotting, pests, growing habits, and more, check out our FAQ page or our YouTube channel!

SHIPPING IN 1-3 WEEKS

We are a small, family-style nursery with a team of just ten passionate plant lovers, and every order is handled with the same personal care we give our own gardens. Please allow 1–3 weeks for processing as we hand-select, clean, wrap, and pack each plant individually to make sure it arrives in perfect condition.

Shipping Information

We are a small, family-style nursery with a team of just ten passionate plant lovers, and every order is handled with the same personal care we give our own gardens. Please allow 1–3 weeks for processing as we hand-select, clean, wrap, and pack each plant individually to make sure it arrives in perfect condition. Shipping then takes an additional 2–7 days depending on your location. We truly appreciate your patience and your support of a small business — it means the world to us!

We use USPS Priority Mail and after 30+ years of shipping plants all over the U.S. year-round, it remains the best and most cost-effective shipping service we have ever used!

Nepenthes robcantleyi CalCarn Clone TC Potted

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  • 4 stars: 2 (7%)
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  • 1 star: 1 (4%)
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Olena M.
A perfect specimen

The plant arrived safe and fast and was adorable upon opening. It even had a pitcher! It's doing great on my patio! Can't wait for it to grow up

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Gabriel C.
Tiny but beautiful and mighty

Tiny but beautiful and mighty. As always, everything was expertly packaged and arrived well. I've been a customer of CC for years and they never disappoint.

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Ferny (.D.C.
Long time lurker, first time buyer

Hello CalCarn! Long time lurker, first time buyer here. Love taking a peek at the inventory every few weeks and seeing the available changes. Recently saw this spectacular species and wanted to give it a go to grow something a little bit tougher than my N. Ventrata. Very excited to have purchased this. Getting the order shipped was a test of patience, but they are very upfront about that before ordering and on the confirmation page as I did order during the busy season. Once the package was shipped, it arrived very quickly and with no hassle whatsoever. The way CalCarn packages their plants for shipping is INSANE(ly good)! The level of meticulous care that goes into individually wrapping these plants and packaging them for safe transport is a testament to how much they love what they do and believe in their products. The packaging is not one-size-fits-all: The base with the soil is very carefully wrapped so that none of the soil falls out during transport, and a clear plastic dome placed over top so that nothing disrupts the crown of the plant. Everything is then taped securely together and that baby ain't going nowhere. Pretty sure it could survive a round in a tumble dryer and be perfectly fine (if not a bit dizzy). Overall, extremely impressed with the way the orders are handled and can't wait to grow this tiny plant out to the giant pitchers it's known for. Will definitely be buying more and more from CalCarn in the future, and they are the gold standard for Carnivores for a reason.

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Monika
Arrived quickly and well packaged!

Arrived quickly and well packaged. Even though an unexpected cold front came through and I was worried about cold damage, it was completely fine and is already putting out a new pitcher a month later!

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Rosemarie S.
Aww! Adorable!

We are thrilled and excited about our new arrival! California Carnivores are wonderful to purchase from and we will buy many more. Dr. RS

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Josh C.

N. Robcantleyi came in perfectly, no breaks or tears as the usual when I order from them. Highly recommended!

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Chad L.
Perfect little specimen

I ordered a small. It arrived promptly, and it is the perfect little specimen. Small, perfect, bright little leaves and miniature pitchers.

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Anonymous
It was very small

It was very small. Not sure if it will make it.
I was a bit disappointed since it was $45

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Elizabeth

I love it!! Packed with care as usual

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Peter T.
This is the very best

This is the very best nursery

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Anonymous
Thanks

Thanks

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Morgen C.
Beautiful

Beautiful little guy! Growing happily

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Eric M.
Happy with my order!!

Healthy plants that arrived in good shape. Plants were half the price of some other sellers. I'd recommend CC to other plant collectors. There is a long delay on shipping but, id imagine, it's from large amounts of orders coming in each day.

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Diana H.
happy customer.

As always, received a very healthy plant. Can’t wait for it to start having new growth. Very pleased with purchase.
Love unpacking my plants.

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Brian C.
Beautiful plant

This plant came healthy and beautiful as always. I haven’t had any issues with their plants. Their shipping is better than any place I have gone through so far. Never any damage to the plants.

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Julian S.

As always, all products from California Carnivores exceed every common expectation and add a charming (yet slightly devious) feel to any plant collection, and the same goes for this lovely little Nepenthes, which has quickly adjusted and already is producing multiple new pitchers! I cannot overstate the quality and care put into every order at California Carnivores. Thank you so much!

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Jeffrey H.
WOW

very beautiful plant. my friends are jealous!

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Brian B.
Excellent packaging

The plant showed up just how you would expect from california carnivores. Perfect condition and packed really well.

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Edison W.
Another A+

Plant is small (as advertised); healthy; too early to say it's growing; arrived on time; spot on notifications regarding shipping; very well packaged. Looking forward to watching it develope. Basically the same as all the plants I've purchased from you. Also want to thank you for all of the online information regarding plant care.

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Margo G.
Nep. Robcantley ValCarn Clone

It arrived in great shape! I have numerous Neps., and Traps from you and all have been healthy strong plants. I am anxious to see how this baby grows!
Margo

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Wyatt D.
Awesome plants

Plants are healthy and happy. Thanks CC!

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William
Growing well

A year later from my purchase, I have two seedlings and two clones. They are quite vigorous after repotting with nice dark and squatty pitchers. They will be spectacular when mature! Thanks California Carnivores...

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Sam

Still alive
Two of three pots are crisping

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Ben

Great

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Jerold

Excellent shipping and my plant is doing well

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Dakotah

It came in perfect health I see no signs of stress and you guys rock!!

FAQs

WHAT HAPPENS IF THERE IS A PROBLEM WITH MY ORDER?

We guarantee your plant arrives alive and healthy. If there is a problem, email us within 72 hours of delivery with a photo of the plant, and we will make it right.

Please note: some cosmetic stress from shipping is normal and not eligible for replacement, including minor leaf loss, brown spots or small tears. Our team will use their expertise to determine whether an issue qualifies under this guarantee. There is also seasonal, cyclical growth to many of these plants and they may arrive dormant.

HOW LONG DOES SHIPPING TAKE?

We are a small, family-style nursery with a tight-knit team of dedicated plant lovers, and every single order is handled with the same care we’d give our own gardens. Once you place your order, please allow 1–3 weeks for processing — that’s our team hand-selecting your plants, gently cleaning them up, carefully wrapping each one, and packing everything with love to make sure it arrives at your door in the best shape possible. Shipping then takes an additional 2–7 days depending on your location. We know waiting is hard when you’re excited about new plants, but we promise the extra time is worth it — no order here is ever rushed or treated like just another box on a conveyor belt. Thank you so much for supporting a small business and trusting us with your little green family members! 🌿

What are the best carnivorous plants for terrariums?

You can grow carnivorous plants in terrariums and we recommend Mexican Pinguicula, Nepenthes, Cape Sundews and Tropical/Indoor Sundews

What are the best outdoor carnivorous plants?

While there is some variability based on your location, plants like Sarracenia, Venus flytraps and temperate Drosera do well outdoors!

What are the best carnivorous plants for indoors?

Many carnivorous plants make great houseplants! Try Nepenthes, Drosera capensis, Pinguicula

WHAT ARE THE BEST PLANTS FOR BEGINNERS?

Drosera capensis is THE perfect beginner's plant! Cape sundews are handsome, dewy plants that are very easy to grow. They will catch gnats, fruit flies, and flies and can easily grow on a sunny kitchen windowsill.