The traps of the tropical pitcher plant (Nepenthes) x Dark Secret are dark red to almost black in colour, deeper in hue than the comparable Nepenthes x Bloody Mary. The leaves are glossy, green to reddish, with the characteristic pitchers at the ends. A single trap of Nepenthes (tropical pitcher plant) x Dark Secret can reach a height of approximately 30 cm and a diameter of 11 cm. This is therefore a must in any carnivorous plant collection. For additional information about this Nepenthes species from Araflora product, please use the symbols below.

Tropical pitcher plant Nepenthes x Dark Secret needs a lot of light, but direct sunlight should be avoided to prevent burning of the pitchers. The ideal temperature for Nepenthes (tropical pitcher plant) x Dark Secret is between 15 and 25°C and should not fall below 10°C or exceed 30°C. Provide plenty of rainwater or distilled water for this carnivorous plant, but make sure that the excess water can drain from the pot. Spray Nepenthes x Dark Secret regularly with a plant sprayer to keep the humidity high and to ensure that there is always a layer of water in the pitchers. Nepenthes grows best in a room with a high relative humidity, on neutral to slightly acidic peat soil. With the help of the symbols below you will already get additional care information about this Nepenthes from Araflora.