Nepenthes - ‘Sanguinea’

Asian Pitcher plant (Hybrid)

                                          ID#1030

 

Sanguineas is a hybrid from:

N. Maxima x N. Maxima x N. northiana


Nepenthes, known as Asian pitcher plants are a group of carnivorous plants. They are roughly 140 natural species and many more cultivated hybrids.Many come from lowlands, humid and hot weather. They live in hot days but cool or cold night. A few are consider tropical alpines and can tolerate near  freezing temperatures.

HEIGHT X SPREAD: vine PLANT TYPE: Nepenthes-Evergreen vine GROWTH RATE: Moderate TEXTURE: medium LIGHT: filtered light, only. WATER: moist well, drained, high humidity 60-70 % SOIL: Pot in mixture of coarse chunks of fir or redwood bark and/or hardwood charcoal, moss and coconut fibers.
As observed in Coastal NC. BLOOMS: Pitcher like cups grow as a extension at the tip of the leaves. FRUIT AND SEED: propagate by air-layering. KEY FEATURES: Colorful pitchers. Roots are black and very fine. Keep moist at all times.
A year cycle in the life of ...... at Mooring Hitch These plants are commonly found in conservatories I have visited. Grown in combination with orchids and the sensational display of the pitchers hanging from the leaves I decided to try them out. The fact that they eat bugs is a plus, perhaps they will control the mosquito population in the glasshouse. 3” plastic basket with 4 young plants in moss, probably grown from seed. Plants have a small swirle of leaves and tiny pitchers, lese than 1/2 inch long.
          Mooring Hitch Gardens       
 

February 2016

Feb. 2016

Additional Information: purchased at “Fifth Season Store” in Carrboro, N.C.