Pitcher Plant. A fascinating insectivorous houseplant which obtains its nutrients by drowning insects in its modified leaves. Needs a high daytime temperature of 75 deg. C. Max Height 2.5m. Max Spread 90cm. Flowers May to August. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Min temp 60°F / 15°C.
Nepenthes x coccinea
A fascinating insectivorous houseplant which obtains its nutrients by drowning insects in its modified leaves. Needs a high daytime temperature of 75 deg. C
Additional information
| Generic | Nepenthes |
|---|---|
| Species | x coccinea |
| Varietry | |
| Common Name | Pitcher Plant |
| Flower Colour | pink |
| Soil | |
| Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
| Foliage | Evergreen |
| Height | 2.5m |
| Family | Nepenthaceae |
| Spread | 90cm |
| Growth Speed | |
| Growth Habit | Climbing |
| Fragrance | FALSE |
| Foliage Colour | green, brown |
| Flowers From | May, August |
| Colour Fruit | |
| Fruits When | |
| Moisture | Wet |
| Protection | |
| Hardiness | Min temp 60°F / 15°C |
| Planting | |
| Care | Mist regularly, Keep just moist in winter, Water with rain water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
| Border | Conservatory plant |
| Toxicity | |
| Pruning | Cut back to 1/3 of size to an outward facing bud |
| Pruning Time | Early spring |
| Pests and diseases | Botrytis, Mealy bugs |
| Maintenance | Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity, Re-pot using a lime free compost |
| Propagation | Seed |
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