Nepenthes lowii x ventricosa
Native range: Hybrid not found in nature
Known names: Pitcher Plant, Asian Pitcher Plant, Monkey Cup
Hardiness: Best kept above 55°F
Mature Size: ~4' Tall x ~2' Wide, Pitchers are about 6" long
Light: Morning sun, half day sun, full sun if shade cloth is used
Water: Keep soil moist, not soggy (Use distilled, R.O., Rain water)
Soil: 1/2 perlite 1/2 sphagnum peat moss. (do not use soil with mineral or fertilizer)
Dormancy Period: N/A
Pet-Safe: Yes
Plant Size: Grown in 4" Pot, shipped semi bare root
 
Hourglass shaped pitchers with large mouth and marbled peristome. Mouth are often wider than the size of the pitcher.