Re: Easy Nepenthes

Robert Allen (Robert.Allen@Eng.Sun.COM)
Tue, 10 Aug 1993 09:35:45 +0800

>> I am looking for suggestions of easy-to-grow Nepenthes for
>> the beginner. I have grown N. kahnsiana (sp?), but I
>> believe it's hardiness is exceptional. Any information
>> would be appreciated. Thanks, Jeff

N. ventricosa is very easy, and it will survive cooler
temps (although not thrive on them). It also gets neat
looking pitchers, with the characteristic "coke bottle
cap" medium-ribbed peristome.

Many lowland plants are "easy", IF you can give them the
hot temps they desire. Among these are rafflesiana, and
gracilis, as well as many, many, hybrids. These plants
can be potted up in peat/perlite/fine orchid bark mixes,
watered, and they will do well, if you give them warmth
year round.