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Common species of pitcher plants

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Common species of Nepenthes include Nepenthes bicalcarata, Nepenthes campanula, Nepenthes minium, Nepenthes apple, and Nepenthes bottlingus. Nepenthes bicalcarata is the largest pitcher plant in the world. Nepenthes campanula is also called mini pitcher plant and is very rare. Nepenthes mini is simple in shape and easy to grow. Nepenthes apple has plants in its bottles. Rotten leaves.

Nepenthes bicalcarata

Nepenthes bicalcarata

Nepenthes

It is the largest pitcher plant in the world, with stems that can grow up to 30 centimeters. The bottle is round and has two "fangs" growing around the lid to attract insects. Nectaries are located at both ends of the fangs, and when insects smell the honey, they will fall into the bottle.

Nepenthes campanula

Nepenthes

Also called miniature pitcher plant, it is very rare. The bottle is funnel-shaped, and unlike other pitcher plants, its stems and vines are clustered on the rock wall. Its branches and vines will stop growing when they reach a certain length, and many new shoots will grow at the bottom.

Small pitcher plant

Nepenthes

It is a lowland pitcher plant. The bottle is not big, but its shape is simple, so it is easy to plant. As long as the humidity is up to standard, it will grow well. The branches and vines grow climbingly, and the space for decoration is limited.

Apple Nepenthes

Nepenthes

Unlike other types, its bottle is turned backwards and water will accumulate on rainy days. The bottles are filled with rotten leaves of other plants. It is unknown whether they can capture insects!

Nepenthes spp

Nepenthes

Giant pitcher plant, under suitable artificial planting conditions, can produce the largest bottles. Its stems are upright and there are no intertwining vines, so try not to get exposed to rain, so as not to cause the stems to pour into the bottle and cause the petioles to break.