Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes x hookeriana'

Nepenthes x hookeriana 'L' - CarniNep76b

Nepenthes x hookeriana
Nepenthes x hookeriana

Easy to care for

Indoor

Semi sun

Carnivorous

15 cm
12 cm
Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes x hookeriana'

Nepenthes x hookeriana 'L' - CarniNep76b

Tropical pitcherplant x Hookeriana (Nepenthes x hookeriana) is a common, natural hybrid of Nepenthes rafflesiana and Nepenthes ampullaria. Nepenthes x hookeriana is a carnivorous plant and one of the easiest Nepenthes species to care for.

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Plant information: Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes x hookeriana'

Tropical pitcher plant x Hookeriana (Nepenthes x hookeriana) is a true Tropical pitcher plant and may grow to a height of several metres. Nepenthes x hookeriana can be grown in a hanging basket or a free-standing pot, but in either case the pitchers must have sufficient space. In such conditions, the Nepenthes x hookeriana will grow at a normal rate. When it blooms, Nepenthes x hookeriana will produce a cluster of yellowish brown flowers.

Height
15 cm
Width
12 cm
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
Flowering period
all year
Altitude range
100-1500
Plant care: Tropical pitcher plant 'Nepenthes x hookeriana'

Tropical pitcher plant x hookeriana (Nepenthes x hookeriana) requires plenty of sunlight, but not full sun or it will become dehydrated. The best temperature for Nepenthes x hookeriana is between 15 and 25 degrees Celsius, certainly no lower than 10 degrees Celsius or higher than 30 degrees. The carnivorous plant will need plenty of rainwater or distilled water and a well-drained pot. It also needs spraying regularly with water so the pitchers retain water. Nepenthes x hookeriana needs a relatively high level of humidity, thrives in neutral to slightly acidic peat and requires feeding. It can be pruned if it is in danger of becoming too big.

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