Overview
Nepenthes is a pendulous weeping conservatory greenhouse in the genus Nepenthes, part of the Nepenthaceae family, with evergreen foliage. Nepenthes grows best in partial shade, and tolerates loam soils and acid pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H1a. Suggested uses include houseplants and sub-tropical.
About
Nepenthes is a genus of carnivorous plants, also known as tropical pitcher plants, or monkey cups, in the monotypic family Nepenthaceae. The genus includes about 170 species, and numerous natural and many cultivated hybrids.
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About the genus
Nepenthes is a genus of carnivorous plants, also known as tropical pitcher plants, or monkey cups, in the monotypic family Nepenthaceae. The genus includes about 170 species, and numerous natural and many cultivated hybrids. They are mostly liana-forming plants of the Old World tropics, ranging from South China, Indonesia, Malaysia, and the Philippines; westward to Madagascar and the Seychelles (one); southward to Australia (four) and New Caledonia (one); and northward to India (one) and Sri Lanka (one).
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Nepenthes
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Acid
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- East-facing, West-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H1a
Plant details
Nepenthes size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Conservatory Greenhouse, Houseplants
- Habit
- Pendulous weeping
- Foliage
- Evergreen
- Suggested uses
- Houseplants, Sub-tropical
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Nepenthes
- Propagation
- Basal stem cuttings in spring or summer
- Pest resistance
- Mealybugs, Aphids
- Disease resistance
- Generally disease-free
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Nepenthes?
Nepenthes prefers partial shade. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Nepenthes need?
Nepenthes grows best in loam soil. It prefers acid soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
Is Nepenthes hardy in the UK?
Nepenthes has an RHS hardiness rating of H1a, meaning it needs tropical warmth above 15°C and must be grown under glass in the UK.
How do I propagate Nepenthes?
Basal stem cuttings in spring or summer.
