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Nepenthes ampullaria red x ventricosa

Native range: Hybrid not found in nature

Known names: Pitcher Plant, Asian Pitcher Plant, Monkey Cup

Hardiness: Not frost-hardy

Mature Size: ~20" Tall x ~20" Wide, with pitchers up to 5" long

Light: Morning sun, dappled light, diffused light

Water: Keep soil moist but not waterlogged; always use pure water (distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis)

Soil: Very well-draining carnivorous mix; often 50% long-fiber sphagnum moss + 50% perlite or orchid bark; avoid fertilizers and mineral soils

Dormancy Period: N/A

Pet-Safe: Yes

Plant Size: 4" pot

 

Nepenthes ampullaria red x ventricosa would be the easiest hybrid to grow if you want to grow a ampullaria cross since ventricosa will help make the lowland demand of ampullaria less demanding. 

Nepenthes ampullaria red x ventricosa [4"]

SKU: 7828215520871
$28.00Price
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