Name
Classifications and Characteristics
| Plant Division | Angiosperms (Flowering Seed Plants) (Dicotyledon) |
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| Plant Growth Form | Climber |
| Lifespan (in Singapore) | Perennial |
| Mode of Nutrition | Autotrophic, Heterotrophic (Insectivorous / Carnivorous) |
Biogeography
| Native Distribution | Of horticultural origin. |
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Description and Ethnobotany
| Growth Form | Carnivorous plant with a climbing growth habit. |
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| Foliage | The smooth, glossy leaves are spirally arranged and modified to form pitcher traps that catch insect. The pitchers are greenish yellow with dark red spots and streaks. The rim of the pitcher (known as a peristome) is narrow, smooth and greenish yellow. The egg-shaped lid is held over the pitcher opening at an angle. The pair of wings on the pitcher is narrow and fringed with hairs. |
| Taxonomy | This plant is a cross between Nepenthes x trichocarpa and Nepenthes bicalcarata. The parent species Nepenthes x trichocarpa is a natural hybrid between Nepenthes ampullaria and Nepenthes gracilis. |
| Cultivation | Pot this plant in a low nutrient media that remains moist, but well-drained. Avoid fertilizing the plant which may inhibit pitcher formation. |
Landscaping Features
| Desirable Plant Features | Ornamental Foliage |
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| Landscape Uses | Interiorscape/ Indoor Plant, Suitable for Hanging Baskets |
Plant Care and Propagation
| Light Preference | Semi-Shade |
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| Water Preference | Moderate Water, Occasional Misting |
Foliar
| Foliage Retention | Evergreen |
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| Mature Foliage Colour(s) | Green |
| Mature Foliage Texture(s) | Smooth, Glossy / Shiny |
| Foliar Modification | Pitcher Trap |
| Foliar Type | Simple / Unifoliate |
| Foliar Arrangement Along Stem | Spiral |
| Foliar Shape(s) | Non-Palm Foliage (Oblong) |
| Foliar Venation | Pinnate / Net |
| Foliar Margin | Entire |
| Foliar Apex - Tip | Acute |
| Foliar Base | Acute |
Fruit, Seed and Spore
| Fruit Classification | Simple Fruit |
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| Fruit Type | Dehiscent Dry Fruit , Capsule |
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Others
| Master ID | 32576 |
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| Species ID | 6988 |
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