Nepenthes (Tropical pitcher plants)

The Tropical Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes) has more than 85 species, some of which have only been discovered in the last 5 years. All Nepenthes species are carnivous plants and are fixed plants that distribute themselves throughout Indonesia (Borneo and Sumatra) and surrounding areas. Nepenthes plants are exotic typical climbing plants that grow in hazy, moss-covered woods, tropical mountains or in forests with lower altitudes. Depending on the species of Nepenthes, the pitcher can reach up to 35 centimetres. The different species of this carnivorous plant species vary in form and in size. Read more

During cultivation, the pitchers develop best under conditions of high humidity in the spring and summer. If the plant doesn’t have a lot of pitchers, this is usually a sign that the plant lacks light or that humidity is too low. The possibilities for keeping them in the living room are improving because of crossbreeds that are being selected for these circumstances. All species can be shortened and trimmed without any problems. Please find below the Araflora productinfo and Araflora plantcare sheets for additional information about the cultivation and care of this carnivorous plant as well as the exotic plants Araflora is offering in this category. Use the PlantFinder to look for a specific species of plant.