Nepenthes 'Bill Bailey'
tropical pitcher plant
A vigorous, cultivated hybrid of N. singalana from highland Sumatra and N. ventricosa from the montane forests of the Philippines. Chubby pitchers, approximately 10cm in length are externally coloured a dark red while their interiors are speckled red and white/pale green. The pitchers extend from the tips of glossy green, lanceolate leaves that have a defined, pink-tinged midrib
Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Red Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Red Green | |||
| Autumn | Red Green | |||
| Winter | Red Green |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Nepenthaceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Genus
Nepenthes or pitcher plants are a genus of evergreen, mostly epiphytic, insectivorous perennials. Their leaves are adapted to form pendulous, lidded, coloured pitchers that trap and digest insects
- Name status
Accepted
- Plant range
- SE Asia
How to grow
Cultivation
Best grown in a hanging basket , or raised pot, in high humidity. See carnivorous plant cultivation
Propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings in late winter
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Patio and container plants
- Sub-tropical
Pruning
Remove old pitchers
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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