Pitcher Plant Nepenthes Alata - Carnivorous Plant - Medium Potted

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Easy To Grow Nepenthes Pitcher Plant
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Fast shipping comes potted in sphagnum moss
Requires distilled, rain or reverse osmosis water and plenty of sunlight.

Description

This is a pitcher plant called Nepenthes Alata. It is a stunning, beautiful tropical pitcher plant noted for it's hairy pitchers. They are also commonly called Monkey Cups because in the rainforest monkeys have been observed drinking the rain water out of them. These plants give off a nectar that attracts bugs to become its meal and their favorite meal is spiders. They are a faster growing plant and make a nice home in a hanging basket. They turn a dark red when given bright light. They like to be kept moist but not wet with distilled water and a bright location. Tolerant to a short drought once well established. You will receive one Nepenthes, similar to the one in the photo. This medium sized plant comes with already formed cups. A detailed care sheet will be included. It will be shipped in a 2" potted in sphagnum moss.