Nepenthes x ventrata
Native range: Hybrid not found in nature (hybrid of N. alata × N. ventricosa)
Known names: Pitcher Plant, Asian Pitcher Plant, Monkey Cup
Hardiness: Not frost-hardy
Mature Size: 8'+ Long, ~3' Wide
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 × ventrata is a fairly vigorous tropical pitcher plant with elongated, lance-shaped green leaves that extend into curling tendrils at their tips. These tendrils develop into hanging pitchers that are tubular at the bottom and narrower toward the top, often colored light green flushed with red, pink, or burgundy speckling. The pitchers feature a flared rim (peristome) and a small lid above the opening. Peristome can be sticky to lure insects and other creatures. Climbing type.