Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes vieillardii' 'Starter'

Nepenthes vieillardii 'Starter' - CarniNep135

Nepenthes vieillardii ‘Starter’
Nepenthes vieillardii ‘Starter’
Nepenthes vieillardii ‘Starter’
Nepenthes vieillardii ‘Starter’
Nepenthes vieillardii ‘Starter’

Normal to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Carnivorous

5 cm
4 cm
Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes vieillardii' 'Starter'

Nepenthes vieillardii 'Starter' - CarniNep135

Nepenthes vieillardii (Tropical pitcherplant vieillardii) is a carnivorous pitcher plant from the Nepenthes family. This tropical pitcher plants species is endemic to New Caledonia.This carnivorous plant species needs good light and temperatures levels. Nepenthes vieillardii can be grown indoor or in a terrarium.

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Plant information: Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes vieillardii' 'Starter'

Tropical pitcher plant vieillardii (Nepenthes vieillardii 'Starter') is a carnivorous plant belonging to the Nepenthes family. This tropical Nepenthes species is only found in New Caledonia and has the easternmost distribution of all Nepenthes species. The natural habitat of Nepenthes vieillardii consists of dry forests. With sufficient light and the right temperatures, this plant can be grown indoors or in a terrarium. For additional information about this Nepenthes, please consult the Araflora product symbols below. The symbols provide additional details about this carnivorous plant.

Height
5 cm
Width
4 cm
Araflora info
Limited
Adult height
>200 cm
Adult width
<80 cm
Flower colour
yellow/brown
Plant type
Carnivorous
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
South-East Asia
Product type
Plant
Properties
Botanical
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
100-1500
Plant care: Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes vieillardii' 'Starter'

Tropical pitcher plant vieillardii (Nepenthes vieillardii) care is similar to other Nepenthes species but requires some specific conditions to thrive. Like most pitcher plants, Nepenthes vieillardii needs plenty of bright, indirect sunlight. However, avoid direct sunlight as it can scorch the leaves and cause the plant to dry out. The ideal temperature range for Nepenthes vieillardii is between 15°C and 25°C, with a maximum temperature not exceeding 30°C. At night, it requires cooler temperatures around 10°C for optimal growth.
Water the plant with rainwater or distilled water, but be sure to prevent excess moisture from accumulating in the pot, which could cause root rot. It's also beneficial to mist the plant regularly to maintain humidity and keep the pitcher cups from drying out. Nepenthes vieillardii prefers high humidity levels in its environment, which helps it thrive. The plant does well in neutral to slightly acidic peat, and additional fertilization is not necessary. If this carnivorous plant species too large or unruly, you can prune it back to maintain a manageable size. With the right care, Nepenthes vieillardii will flourish, producing its beautiful, unique pitcher-shaped traps.

Care
Normal
Place
Indoor
Daytime humidity
60-100%
Air circulation
Yes
Light
Semi 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
15 °C
Temperature winter
10 °C
Artificial light height
10-40cm
Fertilise
none
Humidity at night
80-100%
Daytime temperature
20-30 °C
Nighttime temperature
15-20 °C