Nepenthes bicalcarata Seed-Grown

The iconic fanged pitcher plant is one of the most spectacular species of Nepenthes and one of our favorite plants that’s why it’s our garden’s mascot. This very sought-after species is endemic to swampy habitats in the island of Borneo. The characteristic fangs are structures designed to attract ants and other insects to the tip where they can readily fall in the inside of the pitcher where the digestive fluid is located. This plant grows in lowland conditions and can become massive with over a 3 feet diameter in leaf span. Seedlings for sale are germinated and raised right here in Jurassic Plants! 🥰

Nepenthes Care Guide:

Sunlight: Most Nepenthes species thrive in bright filtered light. Some can tolerate part direct sunlight in the weaker times of the day (morning or late afternoon).

Substrate: Tropical pitcher plants are best grown in a Sphagnum and perlite mix with a 3:1 ratio. For N. bicalcarata use large pots.

Watering: Nepenthes like other carnivorous plants thrive in clean water (distilled, rainwater, purified reverse-osmosis water). N. bicalcarata prefers to grow with a shallow water saucer underneath especially when juvenile.

Dormancy: Nepenthes are tropical plants so they don’t have a dormancy period, they grow all year long.

Temperature: Lowland: 75F - 95F

 Humidity: These plants prefer humidity levels above 60%