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Nepenthes
(tropical pitcher plant)
The Nepenthes plant, commonly known as the tropical pitcher plant also captures its prey by means of the pitfall method. Nepenthes are strikingly different in appearance than the other passive varieties of Carnivorous Plants. Pitchers are located growing from the ends of some leaves by what could appear to be an umbilical cord, called a tendril. Nepenthes pitchers also contain water and digestive enzymes like the Sarracenia and Darlingtonia. The prey is attracted to the pitcher in much the same manner, by color and odor. Downward pointing hairs inside the pitcher also make it very difficult for the visitor to escape. Some species of Nepenthes can grow pitchers large enough to capture small animals such as frogs, etc. For instance, the pitcher of the N. rajah can grow to be as large as a rugby football!
Nepenthes plants are native to Asia, Australia, The Philippines, Borneo, Malaysia, Sumatra, and some other Pacific Rim islands. They are also protected by law, very rare and desirable, and a prized possession of anyone that has them, and can grow them.
Order a fully grown plant of Nepenthes spathulata x veitchii.
(shown above)
This is a rare hybrid which was produced by tissue culture.
The plant comes planted and established in a 3 or 4 inch pot with care instructions.
Sorry, but these plants are available in the continental USA only.
Supply is very limited!
NO SHIPPING CHARGE
We are offering these plants, while supplies last, for a total charge of $28.50 each which includes all packing charges and Priority Mail (1 to 3 day) return regardless of where you live in the continental USA.
(Plants will be shipped with respect to current weather conditions at your location)
NOTE: NEPENTHES PLANTS ARE NOT AVAILABLE DURING WINTER MONTHS FOR MOST LOCATIONS. INQUIRE BEFORE PLACING YOUR ORDER.
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BASIC CARE: Nepenthes, or tropical pitcher plants, do best in a very humid environment; think of a tropical rain forest. CLICK HERE for more information on the general care and cultivation of Carnivorous Plants.
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