Nepenthes alata (Pitcher Plant) - 4" Pot
$20.00
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$20.00
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Nepenthes alata (Pitcher Plant) - 4" Pot
$20.00
Sale price
$20.00
Regular price
Add a fascinating and formidable touch of exoticism to your space with the magnificent Nepenthes alata. This tropical carnivorous collector's plant captivates attention with its astonishing hanging pitchers that naturally develop at the end of its bright green leaves. Filled with enzymatic liquid, these natural traps attract, capture, and digest small harmful insects in your home while creating an absolutely unique suspended jungle look. With its magnificent trailing habit, it is ideal for decorating a high shelf or a hanging light.
- Light: Bright and indirect. It absolutely needs excellent light to stimulate the production of new, well-colored pitchers. However, avoid direct scorching afternoon sun.
- Watering: Consistent and rigorous. The soil should remain uniformly moist (like a wrung-out sponge), never completely drying out, but without sitting in stagnant water. Important: Water only with distilled water, demineralized water, or rainwater. Minerals found in regular tap water will quickly damage its delicate roots.
- Humidity: High to very high (minimum 50-60%). Essential for the plant to form and maintain its pitchers without drying out. It loves being near a humidifier or in a very humid space.
- Safety: Safe! Contrary to popular belief, Nepenthes are completely non-toxic and safe for your cats and dogs according to the ASPCA.
What to expect
- Order contents: Plants are shipped in their plastic nursery pots. Decorative pots and accessories are sold separately unless otherwise stated in the description.
- Unique specimens: For plants, slight variations in shape and size should be expected compared to the photo. For pots and accessories, small variations in texture may occur, making each piece unique.
- True colors: Unfiltered photos. Please note that actual shades may vary slightly depending on lighting or your screen settings.
- Delivery: Our items are packed with the utmost care. For plants, slight shipping stress is normal; your plant will recover quickly after a good watering.
Winter shipping (For plants)
- Thermal protection: During the cold season, orders containing live plants automatically receive full thermal insulation and a 72h to 96h heat pack included free of charge to ensure they travel safely. (This protection does not apply to orders containing only accessories).