This unusual Tropical Pitcher Plant catches its prey of wasps, earwigs and small insects by drowning them in its pitcher cup and makes an unusual and interesting addition to your garden. Being perennial, it will continue throughout the year to capture its prey. Prefers partial shade in moist, soft water soil.
Nepenthes Ventricosa
A fascinating insectivorous plant which obtains its nutrients by drowning insects in its modified leaves.
Category: Perennials
Additional information
Generic | Nepenthes |
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Species | Ventricosa |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Tropical 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 | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | |
Maintenance | |
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