Plants in genus nepenthes
Nepenthes naga
Nepenthes naga is a recently described species from the Barisan range in Indonesia, similar to bongso. It is distinguished by its leaf shape and sub-apical lid appendage, thriving in mid-elevation forests under intermediate and highland conditions. The plant features dark pitchers with a plum coloration that fades to purple or black.
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 jamban
Nepenthes jamban is a tropical pitcher plant native to the highlands of northern Sumatra, known for its unique toilet-shaped pitchers. These bright red pitchers can grow up to 5 inches tall and are adept at trapping large insects like wasps and crickets. The plant thrives in sunny windowsills, greenhouses, or terrariums, requiring distilled or purified water and a temperature range of 70-80°F during the day. It does not require dormancy and is best suited for highland conditions.
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 veitchii 'Psychedelic'
Nepenthes veitchii 'Psychedelic' is a tropical pitcher plant known for its extraordinary pitcher coloration in vibrant shades of green, yellow, and red. This female clone features intricate patterns and markings, making it a visually striking plant. It is an intermediate tropical plant, requiring specific conditions to thrive.
Nepenthes ephippiata
Nepenthes ephippiata is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the montane forests of Borneo. It is closely related to Nepenthes lowii and is known for its unique pitcher shape and purple coloration. This highland species grows quickly and is tolerant in cultivation, producing upper pitchers that may harvest excrement.
Nepenthes argentii
Nepenthes argentii is a highland pitcher plant native to Mount Guiting-Guiting in the Philippines. Known for its small size, this plant grows in ultramafic soils at elevations of 1400-1900 meters. It appreciates well-drained soil and is a unique addition to collections of carnivorous plants.
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 jacquelineae
Nepenthes jacquelineae is a unique pitcher plant endemic to Sumatra, discovered in 2000. It grows in dense mossy forests at high elevations and is known for its robust, squat pitchers with wide peristomes. This insectivorous plant thrives in high humidity and cool climates.
Nepenthes longifolia
Nepenthes longifolia is a rare pitcher plant endemic to Sumatra, thriving in dense, shady lowland or submontane forests. It is a strong climber with stems reaching up to 12 meters and produces both lower and upper pitchers with distinct shapes. The plant is suggested to have a Vulnerable status due to its limited distribution.
Nepenthes 'Briggsiana'
This classic hybrid tropical pitcher plant is known for its thick leaves and woody-textured pitchers. It can thrive in a wide range of growing conditions, making it an excellent choice for beginners, especially in cooler climates. The plant is classified as an intermediate tropical species and is relatively easy to grow.
Nepenthes singalana
Nepenthes singalana is a highland tropical plant native to the Barisan range in Sumatra. It is known for its elaborately flared, dark peristomes on large pitchers, making it a popular choice in breeding programs. This plant is best grown as a highland species and is impressive even when small. It thrives at elevations of 2000-2900 meters above sea level and is related to several other Nepenthes species.
Nepenthes treubiana
Nepenthes treubiana is a rare tropical pitcher plant native to Western New Guinea and the island of Misool. It grows on cliffs and coastal regions, thriving in ultramafic soils. This giant lowland species is known for its unique pitcher-shaped leaves and is a fascinating addition to plant collections.
Nepenthes ampullaria 'Nabire Bronze'
This lowland species occurs throughout Indonesia, Malaysia, Brunei, and Papua New Guinea and comes in various color combinations and sizes. It produces spotted pitchers with a bronze hue and feeds on detritus. The plant is suitable for warm terrariums or greenhouses and is a good companion for frogs, reptiles, and invertebrates.
Nepenthes klossii
Nepenthes klossii is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to New Guinea, discovered during the Wollaston Expedition of 1912-1913. This scrambling vine can climb several meters, producing pitchers up to 10 inches high with a distinctive red speckled appearance and a purple lid. The plant thrives in high-altitude swampy forests and grasslands, employing its domed pitchers to attract insects. It is closely related to other Nepenthes species like N. stenophylla and N. veitchii, and is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List.
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 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 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 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 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 veitchii 'Daydream'
Nepenthes veitchii 'Daydream' is a female clone of a tropical pitcher plant, known for its unique carnivorous features.
Nepenthes palawanensis
Nepenthes palawanensis is a giant pitcher plant endemic to Sultan Peak on the island of Palawan in the Philippines. Discovered in 2010, it grows at high elevations and is closely related to N. attenboroughii. Its pitchers can exceed 13.8 inches in height and hold up to 2 liters of liquid, lined with orange to red hairs. This species is known for its large size and vigorous growth compared to neighboring species.
Nepenthes veitchii 'Cobra'
This pitcher plant is known for its high peristome resembling a cobra and squat shape, with a pink body under cooler conditions. The peristome darkens to a chocolate cherry color with age, and the plant features gorgeous striping. It is a visually striking plant with variegation in its leaves.
Nepenthes spathulata
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.
Nepenthes eymae
Nepenthes eymae is a unique carnivorous plant endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia, known for its dimorphic pitchers. The lower pitchers are robust with a broad, colorful rim, while the upper pitchers are wine glass-shaped with a reduced lid. This climbing plant can reach up to 26 feet in height and thrives in highland conditions at elevations of 3,280 to 6,560 feet. It produces thick, sticky fluid in its pitchers to trap small flying insects. Discovered in 1938 and formally described in 1984, it is closely related to N. maxima. The plant's ecology is interesting and sometimes contentious, as it adapts to various ecological niches on different mountains. Its conservation status is listed as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List, indicating it is not currently at risk of extinction.
Nepenthes singalana 'Tujuh'
Nepenthes singalana 'Tujuh' is a highland tropical plant native to the Barisan range in Sumatra. It is known for its deep red coloration and pronounced teeth, making it a striking addition to any collection.
Nepenthes 'Mimi's Kiss'
Nepenthes 'Mimi's Kiss' is a vigorous and adaptable carnivorous plant hybrid, producing colorful pitchers and rosettes. It is a selected clone of N. ventricosa x (maxima x talangensis) and thrives in a wide range of conditions, making it suitable for windowsill cultivation.
Nepenthes ampullaria 'Tricolor' X Nepenthes Rafflesiana 'white'
Nepenthes ampullaria 'Tricolor' X Nepenthes Rafflesiana 'white' is a lowland tropical carnivorous plant with pitcher traps similar to rafflesiana but squattier with fatter peristomes. Each plant is genetically distinct, grown from seed, and thrives in conditions similar to its parent species.
Nepenthes talangensis
Nepenthes talangensis is a highland tropical pitcher plant endemic to Sumatra, known for its robust, squat pitchers that darken with age. This climbing plant grows in upper montane forests at elevations of 1800-2500 meters and is recognized as a distinct species from Mount Talang. Nepenthes talangensis produces both terrestrial and aerial pitchers with distinct morphology, functioning as flypaper traps. Its conservation status is listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List, highlighting its ecological importance. This plant is a member of the Nepenthes genus, known for its unique pitcher structures and adaptability to various growing conditions. Its striking appearance and ecological significance make it a popular choice among carnivorous plant enthusiasts and conservationists.
Nepenthes hookeriana
Nepenthes hookeriana is a hybrid carnivorous plant known for its vigor and adaptability to various temperatures. It thrives in both cool and warm environments, making it suitable for greenhouses, terrariums, and vivariums. This plant is a cross between Nepenthes ampullaria and Nepenthes rafflesiana, combining the best traits of both species.