Thursday, August 1, 2024

Nepenthes - Tropical Pitcher Plant

 

Nepenthes

I’ve been growing carnivorous plants for about nine months, but Mike has been growing this Nepenthes for about seven years.  It’s a tropical pitcher plant and its requirements are very different than my American pitcher plants.  Nepenthes don’t require rain/distilled water or full sunshine.  It grows in a hanging pot, in a protected area next to the house and under a very tall and large bougainvillea. The pitchers are 2-5 inches tall and at eye level for easy viewing. I’ve seen a few ants walk along the lip of the pitcher and slide in!


Nepenthes

Nepenthes

The lid hasn't opened on this new Nepenthes

Nepenthes

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