Size
Ultimate height
2.5–4 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.5–1 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Green Red | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Green Red | |||
| Autumn | Green Red | |||
| Winter | Green Red |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
West–facing or East–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H1ABotanical details
- Family
- Nepenthaceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- No
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Habit
- Climbing
- 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
Unresolved
- Plant range
- Malaysia to Borneo
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in a potting mix made of 2 parts bark, 2 parts perlite and 1 part coconut fibre. Provide very warm summer conditions and a winter minimum of 21°C, with high humidity. See Carnivorous plant cultivation for further information
Propagation
Propagate by stem cuttings in spring
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Conservatory and greenhouse
Pruning
Prune mature plants in spring, reducing stems by two-thirds of their length
Pests
Diseases
Generally disease-free
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