Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes maxima'

Nepenthes maxima - CarniNep34

Nepenthes maxima

Easy to care for

Indoor

No direct sun

Carnivorous

3 cm
4 cm
Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes maxima'

Nepenthes maxima - CarniNep34

The pitchers of this carnivorous plant can take a variety of forms since Nepenthes maxima occurs naturally in areas with varying degrees of humidity. The pitchers can be narrow and long or short and round. Features they have in common are purple patches and protruding rims. Nepenthes maxima is possibly the strongest type of pitcher plant and is capable of surviving with a minimum of care.

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Plant information: Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes maxima'

Nepenthes maxima is endemic to Indonesia and New Guinea where it grows at elevations ranging from 40 to 2,500 metres. The plant can reach a height of 4 metres and the pitchers between 15 and 30 centimetres. Nepenthes maxima produces yellowish brown clusters of flowers and will bloom throughout the year if the conditions are right.

Height
3 cm
Width
4 cm
Araflora info
Introduction
Flower colour
yellow/brown
Plant type
Carnivorous
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
South-East Asia
Product type
Plant
Properties
Botanical
Adult width
10 cm
Adult height
5-10 cm
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
100-1500,
Plant care: Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes maxima'

As with other Nepenthes species, Nepenthes maxima requires a great deal of sunlight, but not full sun or it will become dehydrated. It should be given rainwater or distilled water regularly to ensure that it stays moist and should be sprayed with water at regular intervals. The medium and pot must ensure effective drainage to prevent the roots from rotting. The best temperature to cultivate this species is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, certainly no higher than 30 degrees. The night-time temperature needs to be around 10 degrees Celsius. If the plant becomes too big, it can be pruned. The best growing medium is neutral to slightly acidic peat. No additional feeding is required. It can be pruned if it becomes too big.

Care
Easy
Place
Indoor
Air circulation
Yes
Light
No direct sun
Maintenance
Can be pruned
Repotting
after 2 years
Soil Ph
<7
Soil type
peat
Watering tips
Water spraying
Watering
High
Watering tips
Free draining mixture
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
10 °C
Temperature winter
10 °C
Artificial light height
10-40cm
Fertilise
none
Daytime humidity
60-100%
Humidity at night
80-100%
Daytime temperature
15-25 °C
Nighttime temperature
10-20 °C