Nepenthes alata
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Nepenthes alata

Winged nepenthes · Pitcher plant

Tier 2 Difficulty: hard Water: high Light: partial_sun Toxicity: high
Water every
12 days
Temperature
20–37 °C
Soil pH
5–6
Hardiness
Zone 10–12
Click count
95
Observations
99

Description

Source: leafsnap

Nepenthes alata (; from Latin alatus "winged") is a tropical pitcher plant endemic to the Philippines. Like all pitcher plants, it is carnivorous and uses its nectar to attract insects that drown in the pitcher and are digested by the plant. It is highly polymorphic, and its taxonomy continues to be subject to revisions.

Care Guide

💧 Water Every 10-14 days
Suggested frequency: Every 10-14 days
☀️ Light Partial sun

The winged nepenthes plant comes from habitats rich in sunlight, like open marshes and light-soaked wetlands. While its favored lighting circumstances include full sun, it can also withstand semi-shaded conditions.

Ideal: Partial sun
🌡️ Temperature 20–37.8°C

Winged nepenthes perform best in moderate temperatures, akin to those most people find pleasant. They flourish in climates which are not excessively hot or overly cold. The primary concern with elevated temperatures is the potential for sunburn, so it is suggested to provide some shading during the hot summer months to curb extreme heat. As temperatures decline, Winged nepenthes start a dormancy phase. If ongoing growth is the goal, it's important to sustain warmer temperatures throughout winter. Frost could be harmful to the plant and is best to be steered clear of.

Ideal temperature: 20–37.8°C
💨 Humidity
Humidity:
🪴 Soil 5-6
Soil pH: 5-6
🌱 Fertilizer
🪴 Pot & Repot 2-3 years

For the repotting of Winged nepenthes, select a pot that is 1-2 inches (2.5-5 cm) larger and has sufficient drainage. Opt for a potting mix that drains well. The best time for repotting is either spring or fall, making sure the root ball is slightly below the edge of the plant pot. After repotting, give it a good watering and position in a warm location with indirect sunlight.

Suggested frequency: 2-3 years
✂️ Pruning
🌿 Propagating
🐛 Diseases & pets
☠️ Toxicity

Characteristics

Plant Type
Vine, Herb
Life Cycle
Perennial
Genus
Nepenthes
Family
Nepenthaceae
Hardiness Zone
10-12
Mature Height
30 cm to 91 cm
Mature Spread
30 cm to 61 cm
Leaf Color
Light Green, Green
Leaf Type
Evergreen
Flower Size
0.51 cm to 1.02 cm
Bloom Time
Summer, Early fall, Mid fall
Planting Time
Spring, Summer, Autumn
Harvest Time
Late summer, Fall, Early winter
Native Area
Indonesia, Philippines

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Common Names (2)

en Winged nepenthes
en Pitcher plant