About
Nepenthes villosa is a highland tropical pitcher plant from Borneo producing dramatic, large pitchers with a distinctive, finely toothed peristome. A spectacular pitcher plant for a cool to intermediate, 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.
Growing conditions
SunlightFull sun, Partial shade
Soil typeChalk, Clay, Loam
Soil pHAcid, Alkaline, Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well-drained, Well-drained
AspectEast-facing, South-facing, West-facing
ExposureExposed, Sheltered
UK hardinessH6
Plant details
Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
HabitColumnar upright
FoliageDeciduous
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
Time to full height2-5 years
Suggested usesGravel garden, Cottage and informal garden, Wildlife gardens
Native toPakistan to W Himalaya
FragranceFoliage
Care notes
CultivationGrow in any cool, moist but well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. May need support
PruningTrim after flowering to keep plants compact and to encourage a second flowering
PropagationPropagate by division in spring or autumn. Propagate by softwood cuttings in early summer
Pest resistanceMay be susceptible to leafhoppers
Disease resistanceMay be susceptible to powdery mildews