Plants in family nepenthaceae
Nepenthes northiana
Nepenthes northiana is a lithophyte native to the limestone rock walls of Borneo, often regarded as one of the most beautiful Nepenthes species. It requires consistent warm temperatures and high humidity, making it a challenging plant to cultivate. This climbing plant can grow up to 10 meters long and features large, ovoid pitchers with greenish-white and red blotches. It is endemic to Borneo and is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List due to its restricted habitat.
Nepenthes pervillei
Nepenthes pervillei is a unique pitcher plant endemic to the Seychelles islands, specifically Mahe and Silhouette. It grows in rocky areas near mountain summits and is the only pitcher plant found in this region. This dioecious species is considered primitive within its genus and requires specific conditions to thrive.
Nepenthes madagascariensis
Nepenthes madagascariensis is a unique pitcher plant species native to Madagascar's eastern coast. It grows in sandy bogs and flooded areas, reaching about 3 feet high. This plant is known for its hollow, vase-like pitchers that host infaunal spiders and is one of the first Nepenthes species scientifically described.
Nepenthes bongso
Nepenthes bongso is a tropical pitcher plant native to the highlands of Sumatra, Indonesia. It is known for its large, darkly colored pitchers with a wide, flared peristome, which are deep purple and nearly black. This plant thrives in moderately bright indirect light and requires warm days and cool nights with good humidity. It is rare in carnivorous plant collections and can grow quite large, making it suitable for a house plant, terrarium, or shaded greenhouse.
Nepenthes gracilis
Nepenthes gracilis is a vigorous growing tropical pitcher plant native to the lowlands of Borneo and Sumatra. It features dark and spotted forms with slender, light green lower traps and elongated upper pitchers with dark red to brown speckles. This carnivorous plant thrives in warm, humid environments and is known for catching large insects like stink bugs and wasps.
Nepenthes sanguinea
Nepenthes sanguinea is a robust carnivorous pitcher plant native to Peninsular Malaysia and southern Thailand. It thrives at highland and intermediate elevations, producing large, colorful traps that can reach up to 12 inches in height. This plant is heat tolerant and suitable for growing in open or shaded conditions.
Nepenthes gymnamphora
Nepenthes gymnamphora is a highland tropical plant native to Java and Sumatra, known for its dark coloration and pitcher-like structures. It grows at altitudes ranging from 600 to 2,800 meters and thrives in humid environments. This plant is part of a taxonomic debate with related species and is appreciated for its unique appearance and adaptability to highland conditions.
Nepenthes glandulifera
Nepenthes glandulifera is a carnivorous tropical pitcher plant endemic to the Hose Mountains of Sarawak. It is known for its black nectar glands that produce a sweet fragrance and its large red pitchers with dark speckles. This plant thrives in highland conditions and is suitable for terrariums or greenhouses.
Nepenthes 'Lady Luck'
Nepenthes 'Lady Luck' is a robust carnivorous plant known for its deep blood-red pitchers that easily form in low light. This hybrid thrives in both lowland and highland tropical conditions, making it suitable for windowsills or terrariums. It tolerates wet conditions and is ideal for beginners due to its vigorous growth and wide temperature tolerance.
Nepenthes ventricosa
Nepenthes ventricosa is a hardy and adaptable carnivorous plant native to the Philippines, known for its waisted, waxy pitchers that range from ivory white to red. It thrives in a variety of conditions, including lowland, intermediate, and highland environments, making it beginner-friendly. This plant is excellent at catching large insects and can be grown indoors or outdoors in warm weather.
Nepenthes vieillardii
Nepenthes vieillardii is a carnivorous plant endemic to New Caledonia, growing in shrublands or forests up to 900 meters altitude. It is the easternmost growing Nepenthes species and prefers very well-drained soils, with a need to dry out slightly between waterings.
Nepenthes veitchii 'Daydream'
Nepenthes veitchii 'Daydream' is a female clone of a tropical pitcher plant, known for its unique carnivorous features.
Nepenthes petiolata
Nepenthes petiolata is a highland pitcher plant native to Mindanao, Philippines, known for its colorful and variable pitchers. It thrives at elevations between 4,750 and 6,230 feet and is believed to be a hybrid of N. alata and N. truncata. This species is adaptable and can grow under a wide range of conditions, making it relatively easy to cultivate.
Nepenthes mirabilis var. echinostoma
Found in lowland swamps in Brunei and the Miri region of Sarawak, this tropical pitcher plant grows sympatrically with other lowland species. It features alien-like 'fingers' from the peristome and prefers warm temperatures and high humidity year-round. The plant should be over-potted and never allowed to dry out.
Nepenthes diatas
Nepenthes diatas is a carnivorous plant endemic to Sumatra, growing at altitudes of 6,500-9,500 feet above sea level. Described in 1997, it features a toothy peristome and deep red coloration, reminiscent of Nepenthes villosa. This plant is best grown in highland conditions, making it a favorite among collectors seeking to replicate its natural habitat. Nepenthes diatas is a striking addition to any carnivorous plant collection.
Nepenthes burkei
Nepenthes burkei is a tropical pitcher plant native to Mindoro, Philippines, known for its wide, flared peristomes on waxy pitcher bodies. This highland tropical plant grows at elevations of 1100-2000 meters and is adaptable to a wide range of temperatures. It is suitable for sunny windowsills and has recently entered wider cultivation.
Nepenthes campanulata
Nepenthes campanulata is a bell-shaped pitcher plant native to Borneo and reported from Palawan, Philippines. Rediscovered in 1997, it is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List. This plant produces yellow-green pitchers and grows lithophytically on limestone substrates, making it a fascinating addition to carnivorous plant collections.
Nepenthes sibuyanensis
Nepenthes sibuyanensis is a fascinating carnivorous plant native to the slopes of Mt. Guiting-Guiting in the Philippines. It is known for its large, waxy pitchers that range in color from cream to iridescent red, with distinctive toothy peristomes. This plant is adaptable to various conditions and produces lower pitchers when in contact with a surface. The upper pitchers are less common and lighter in color. It is a weak climber with stems reaching up to 5 feet long and has thin, leathery leaves. The plant is endemic to Sibuyan Island and was first described in 1998. It grows at altitudes between 3,900 and 5,900 feet and is considered vulnerable due to its limited distribution. The plant's seeds are unique, lacking the papery ends typical of other Nepenthes species, which aids in local dispersion.
Nepenthes surigaoensis
Nepenthes surigaoensis is a unique climbing plant native to the Philippine island of Mindanao, thriving at elevations between 2,600 and 3,900 feet. It is distinguished by its long tendrils and cylindrical pitchers, which can grow up to 9.5 inches tall. The plant's leaves are notable for their strong decurrent nature and can vary in shape from linear to slightly lanceolate. Its pitchers, covered in coarse orange to brown hairs, can turn completely red as they age. This species was first described in 1915 and rediscovered in 2007. It grows in the lower montane forests under shady conditions and has no known natural hybrids. The plant's conservation status has not been thoroughly assessed, but it is closely related to N. merrilliana, differing mainly in its leaf and pitcher characteristics.
Nepenthes izumiae
Nepenthes izumiae is a climbing carnivorous plant endemic to the montane forests of Sumatra. It can reach heights of up to 8 meters and is known for its deep purple to black pitchers with a distinctive toothy peristome. This highland species requires cool nights and is often found growing sympatrically with other Nepenthes species, forming natural hybrids.
Nepenthes mikei
Nepenthes mikei is a rare carnivorous plant endemic to Sumatra, known for its black mottled pitchers. It grows as a climbing plant up to 7 meters tall and is found in montane mossy forests. This species is vulnerable due to habitat loss and over-collection.
Nepenthes veitchii 'Bareo'
Nepenthes veitchii 'Bareo' is an intermediate tropical plant known for its flared peristomes on robust pitcher bodies. The plant exhibits a range of colors from deep brown to pink to candy cane striped, with more striping and coloration as it matures. It prefers good drainage with an open mix and net pots.
Nepenthes ampullaria 'Lime Twist'
A lowland species occurring throughout Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Papua New Guinea, this plant produces bright red and black speckled pitchers with a striped red and lime green peristome. It feeds on detritus instead of insects and is suitable for warm terrariums or greenhouses, making it a good companion plant for frogs, reptiles, and invertebrates.
Nepenthes mirabilis var. globosa
Nepenthes mirabilis var. globosa is a unique carnivorous plant native to small areas in Thailand, known for its globose pitchers that vary in color from green to red. It grows in flooded or depressed areas and is best suited for lowland conditions. This plant is rooted in sand and has a tuberous rootstock, often found growing alongside its relative, var. mirabilis.
Nepenthes veitchii 'Kelabit Highlands'
Nepenthes veitchii 'Kelabit Highlands' is a tropical plant from Borneo known for its stunningly flared peristomes. It has an upright growth habit and can climb trees. This plant is tolerant of a wide range of temperatures and prefers good drainage.
Nepenthes neoguineensis
Nepenthes neoguineensis is a tropical pitcher plant native to New Guinea, known for its unique upper pitchers and climbing growth habit. It thrives in lowland tropical environments and is often found along river edges and ridge crests. The plant is notable for its cylindrical or flattened peristome and yellowish-green upper pitchers with a red lid.
Nepenthes 'Queen Malani'
Nepenthes 'Queen Malani' is a fascinating hybrid carnivorous plant, resulting from a cross between Nepenthes ventricosa and Nepenthes robcantleyi. Bred by Borneo Exotics, it features thick, hardy leaves and is adaptable to a wide range of conditions, making it suitable for windowsill cultivation. This intermediate tropical plant is known for its unique pitcher-shaped leaves that trap insects, providing a natural pest control solution. Its adaptability and striking appearance make it a popular choice among plant enthusiasts. 'Queen Malani' is an excellent example of the diversity and beauty found within the Nepenthes genus.
Nepenthes veitchii 'Bareo Squat'
This confirmed male plant has a round, squat shape with a high neck and a striped peristome. The pitchers open pink and candy-striped and darken over time, making it a visually striking species.
Nepenthes veitchii 'Pink'
This lowland form of veitchii features elongated pitchers and leaves, with flared yellow peristomes and a pink pitcher body. Originating from Malesiana Tropicals, it is a male clone.