General:

Nepenthes pitcher plants are carnivorous plants that use their specialized, pitcher shaped, leaves to capture and digest prey. The traps are passive and the lids remain open to lure prey in with its nectar glands under the lid. The plant’s lip (called a peristome) gives insects and other critters a precarious and slippery place to sit while eating nectar. This can lead to insects falling inside to the plants fluids at the bottom of the pitcher where it is digested.

Specific:

Nepenthes albomarginata is a very beautiful bright red Nepenthes pitcher plant suited for growing in a bright windowsill or under grow lights. This pitcher is exceptional because of its gorgeous colour and specialized ring around the mouth opening that is specialized to catch termites! This plant will have a leaf span of roughly 9.8 inches or around 25cm. To care for this plant please visit the general Nepenthes care instructions! 

Shipping:

This plant is available by local pickup only – Online order shipping will be refunded so please message if you would like this plant.