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Nepenthes ampullaria

Family: Nepenthaceae, Genus: Nepenthes

Description:

Nepenthes ampullaria is a distinctive lowland tropical pitcher plant native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, and Papua New Guinea. It is known for its unique pitcher morphology, which is adapted to feed on detritus rather than insects, making it an excellent companion plant for terrariums housing frogs and reptiles. The plant exhibits a wide range of colors, from bright red to lime green, and features a squat shape with a solid dark red body and striped peristome. It thrives in warm, humid environments and is sensitive to root disturbance, requiring high humidity for optimal growth. The plant's pitchers form a carpet-like layer on the forest floor, aiding in nutrient accumulation through the breakdown of leaf litter. Nepenthes ampullaria is also known for its horticultural crosses, producing genetically distinct individuals with varied coloration. This species is suitable for cultivation in warm terrariums or greenhouses, where it can be a striking addition due to its vibrant colors and unique growth habit.

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  1. [1] Nepenthes ampullaria, BE-3681: Carnivero. Visit Source
  2. [2] Nepenthes ampullaria "Red Striped": Carnivero. Visit Source
  3. [3] Nepenthes ampullaria Green: Carnivero. Visit Source
  4. [4] Nepenthes ampullaria South Sulawesi, CAR-0182: Carnivero. Visit Source
  5. [5] Nepenthes ampullaria, BE-3450: Carnivero. Visit Source
  6. [6] Nepenthes ampullaria red with green peristome, CAR-0220: Carnivero. Visit Source
  7. [7] Nepenthes ampullaria (William's Red x Harlequin) x (sibuyanensis x merrilliana), CAR-0219: Carnivero. Visit Source
  8. [8] Nepenthes ampullaria "Hot Lips": Carnivero. Visit Source
  9. [9] Nepenthes ampullaria (William's Red x Harlequin) x [(ventricosa x sibuyanensis) x TM], CAR-0286: Carnivero. Visit Source
  10. [10] Nepenthes ampullaria (Tricolor x Purple Stripe #1), CAR-0293: Carnivero. Visit Source
  11. [11] Nepenthes ampullaria (Tricolor x Purple Stripe 2), CAR-0180: Carnivero. Visit Source
  12. [12] Nepenthes ampullaria [Tricolor x (William's Red x Harlequin)], CAR-0198: Carnivero. Visit Source
  13. [13] Nepenthes ampullaria variegated: Carnivero. Visit Source
  14. [14] Nepenthes ampullaria (Red x Black Miracle): Carnivero. Visit Source
  15. [15] Nepenthes ampullaria [(William's Red x Harlequin) x purple stripe #1], CAR-0393: Carnivero. Visit Source
  16. [16] Nepenthes ampullaria (Tricolor x Cantley's Red)-Seed Pod: Carnivero. Visit Source
  17. [17] Nepenthes ampullaria [Tricolor x (William's Red x Harlequin)], CAR-0198 Wholesale: Carnivero. Visit Source
  18. [18] Nepenthes ampullaria: Carnivorous Plant Nursery. Visit Source
  19. [19] Nepenthes ampullaria: Wikipedia. Visit Source
  20. [20] Nepenthes ampullaria, BE-3681: Carnivero. Visit Source
  21. [21] Nepenthes ampullaria "Red Striped": Carnivero. Visit Source
  22. [22] Nepenthes ampullaria Green: Carnivero. Visit Source
  23. [23] Nepenthes ampullaria South Sulawesi, CAR-0182: Carnivero. Visit Source
  24. [24] Nepenthes ampullaria, BE-3450: Carnivero. Visit Source
  25. [25] Nepenthes ampullaria red with green peristome, CAR-0220: Carnivero. Visit Source
  26. [26] Nepenthes ampullaria (William's Red x Harlequin) x (sibuyanensis x merrilliana), CAR-0219: Carnivero. Visit Source
  27. [27] Nepenthes ampullaria "Hot Lips": Carnivero. Visit Source
  28. [28] Nepenthes ampullaria (William's Red x Harlequin) x [(ventricosa x sibuyanensis) x TM], CAR-0286: Carnivero. Visit Source
  29. [29] Nepenthes ampullaria (Tricolor x Purple Stripe #1), CAR-0293: Carnivero. Visit Source
  30. [30] Nepenthes ampullaria (Tricolor x Purple Stripe 2), CAR-0180: Carnivero. Visit Source
  31. [31] Nepenthes ampullaria [Tricolor x (William's Red x Harlequin)], CAR-0198: Carnivero. Visit Source
  32. [32] Nepenthes ampullaria variegated: Carnivero. Visit Source
  33. [33] Nepenthes ampullaria (Red x Black Miracle): Carnivero. Visit Source
  34. [34] Nepenthes ampullaria [(William's Red x Harlequin) x purple stripe #1], CAR-0393: Carnivero. Visit Source
  35. [35] Nepenthes ampullaria (Tricolor x Cantley's Red)-Seed Pod: Carnivero. Visit Source
  36. [36] Nepenthes ampullaria [Tricolor x (William's Red x Harlequin)], CAR-0198 Wholesale: Carnivero. Visit Source
  37. [37] Nepenthes ampullaria: Carnivorous Plant Nursery. Visit Source

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Last Updated August 18, 2025

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