Description:
Nepenthes spathulata is a tropical pitcher plant native to the highlands of Java and Sumatra. It is known for its large, spatula-shaped leaves and impressive pitchers, which can reach up to 12 inches in height. These pitchers are used to trap and digest insects, aiding the plant's survival in nutrient-poor environments. The plant grows as a climbing vine, with stems that can extend up to 16 feet. It thrives in cool, high-altitude conditions and requires specific temperature ranges, including cool nights, to flourish. The pitchers have a distinctive green body with a red or purple peristome, adding to their visual appeal. Nepenthes spathulata is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, indicating it is not currently at risk of extinction. It is closely related to Nepenthes singalana, differing mainly in the shape of its peristome and lid gland distribution.
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- [1] Nepenthes spathulata, Gunung Tanggamus, CAR-0007: Carnivero. Visit Source
- [2] Nepenthes spathulata, BE-3175: Carnivero. Visit Source
- [3] Nepenthes spathulata: Wikipedia. Visit Source
- [4] Nepenthes spathulata, Gunung Tanggamus, CAR-0007: Carnivero. Visit Source
- [5] Nepenthes spathulata, BE-3175: Carnivero. Visit Source
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| Store | Title | In Stock | Price |
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| Carnivero | Nepenthes spathulata, BE-3175 ( Medium / unpotted) |
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$34.99 |
| Carnivero | Nepenthes spathulata, Gunung Tanggamus, CAR-0007 ( Random Selected Clone (RSC) / Small / unpotted) |
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$39.99 |