Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes gymnamphora 'Starter''

Nepenthes gymnamphora is one of the easier highland varieties to cultivate.If it is provided with support it may grow to a height of several metres or otherwise grow as a rosette. When it flowers, it produces clusters of yellowish brown blooms and is capable of flowering throughout the year.

Like other Nepenthes species, Nepenthes gymnamphora requires a great deal of sunlight, but not direct sunlight or it will become dehydrated. The best temperature to cultivate this species is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, certainly no lower than 10 degrees Celsius and no higher than 30 degrees. It should be watered regularly with rainwater or distilled water to ensure that it stays moist. It should also be sprayed with water at regular intervals to ensure the pitchers are not empty. The plant must be cultivated in an environment with a relatively high level of humidity. The best growing medium is neutral to slightly acidic peat. No additional feeding is required. It can be pruned if it becomes too big.