About
Nepenthes sanderiana is a tropical pitcher plant producing attractive, elongated pitchers. A rewarding pitcher plant for a warm, humid, heated greenhouse.
About the genus
Nepenthes, the tropical pitcher plants, are evergreen, mostly epiphytic, insectivorous perennials producing leaves adapted to form pendant, lidded pitchers that trap and digest insects. Grown in warm, humid heated greenhouses and terrariums.
Plant details
Suggested usesBedding, containers, hanging baskets.
Care notes
CultivationPlant after last frost in fertile soil.
PruningDeadhead regularly.
PropagationGrow from seed in spring.
Pest resistanceGenerally pest-free.
Disease resistanceGenerally disease-resistant.