Nepenthes x ventrata

$13.00

Nepenthes x ventrata is a wonderful starter Nepenthes for any plant grower. This variety is a vigorous grower and ready produces pitchers with ease. It’s unique shape and red coloration adds to its character. Nepenthes x ventrata is a naturally occurring hybrid between Nepenthes ventricosa and Nepenthes alata.

Note: this Nepenthes is sold as Nepenthes alata by the grower/producer. However is appears to more closely resemble the Nepenthes ventrata, the hybrid.

16 in stock

Description

Nepenthes x ventrata

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 pearlite 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.

Note: Pitchers will change in color and shape as they mature