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Nepenthes gracillima NE 128

$ 70.00

Long considered synonymous with N. ramispina, N. gracillima differs in several respects, not least the simple, not branched pitcher spurs and the more slender habit. Malesiana’s form has particularly striking glossy chestnut pitchers, with waxy paler interiors and purple-flushed leaves. Nepenthes gracillima is native to the mountains of Peninsular Malaysia where it grows in cool highland forest.

Requires intermediate to cool humid conditions as for other highland species. Pitcher coloration is usually darker if given strong light.

Plants is in 4 inch pots, filled with long fiber sphagnum moss and perlite.

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SKU: ZEN_85184 Categories: Carnivorous Plants, Nepenthes, Nepenthes' species

Description

Nepenthes gracillima NE 128

Climate: Highland

Tropical Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes sp.) Care

Best to use only pure water – rainwater, distilled water or RO water. Be careful of bottled water as some contain salt which will kill your Tropical Pitcher plant
Keep a small amount of pure water in each trap. Mist plants regularly.
Keep soil moist; but well drained at all times. Do Not let your Nepenthes sit in water
Nepenthes like partial sunny location. They grow well on windowsills or under fluorescent lights in a terrarium.
Soil is mixture 3 parts long fiber sphagnum with 1 part perlite or 1 part fine orchid bark.
Fertilize Nepenthes with foliar fertilizer. ¼ tsp of Maxsea per gallon of water, 2 times a month
Nepenthes like to grow warm: above 50 degrees. Ideal is 65 to 80 degrees with high humidity.

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