Nepenthes sp., Winged Nepenthes, Pitcher Plant

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Nepenthes sp., Winged Nepenthes, Pitcher Plant

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Nepenthes sp.
Family: Nepenthaceae
Winged Nepenthes, Pitcher Plant
Origin: Borneo, Malaysia, Philippines & Sumatra
Small shrub 2-5 ft

Carnivorous climbing vine to 12ft high. Passive pitfall traps produced at the tips of the leaves trap and digest small insects. Color of the pitchers light-green, often with light or dark-red or violet spots. Depending on where you live many of the needs of Nepenthes can be met by adapting them to your growing environment. Nepenthes are extremely versatile and adaptable to many different growing conditions.

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Nepenthes sp - Pitcher Plant

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5353 Nepenthes sp - Pitcher Plant

Pitcher plant does well in both cooler or warmer conditions. Tubby pitchers may be constricted at the waist, pale green to red-infused, while the stems are compact. Passive pitfall traps produced at the tips of the leaves trap and digest small insects. Color of the pitchers light-green, often with light or dark-red or violet spots.
Nepenthes are extremely versatile and adaptable to many different growing conditions. The number one choice to try on a windowsill or tank, very easy, vigorous and attractive.
Do not fertilize this plant! It gets all its food from "eating" insects!
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Grown in 6"/1 gal pot

7 plants in stock

$29.95

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