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    Nepenthes bicalcarata

    Also Known As

    • Fanged Pitcher Plant
    • Fanged Pitcher-Plant

    Plant type

    perennial, carnivorous, vine

    size

    • H: 1'-50'
    • W: 1'-2'

    planting zones

    • 10a-12

    Nepenthes bicalcarata plant details

    Nepenthes bicalcarata is an evergreen perennial carnivorous vine with chartreuse and red foliage. In spring and summer chartreuse, red and insignificant flowers flowers emerge Flowers are not showy, but nurture a healthy ecosystem as wildlife habitat. Features glossy texture. Grows well with mostly sun - dappled shade and even moisture - high water. Does well in acidic, lean and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant and humidity tolerant.

    CHARACTERISTICS OF Nepenthes bicalcarata

    Plant type: perennial carnivorous vine
    Plant family: nepenthaceae
    Foliage: evergreen chartreuse and red
    Mature size: 1 FT - 2 FT - wide, 1 FT - 50 FT - tall
    Flowers: chartreuse, red and insignificant flowers blooms in spring and summer
    Uses: container plant, hanging basket, houseplant, tropical-looking

    GROWING CONDITIONS for Nepenthes bicalcarata

    USDA Zones: 10a - 12
    Sun exposure: mostly sun - dappled shade
    Watering frequency: even moisture - high
    Resistant to: heat and humidity
    Soil needs: acidic, lean and well-drained

    Gardening facts about Nepenthes bicalcarata plant

    How to Grow Nepenthes bicalcarata

    • Sun Exposure

      • mostly sun - dappled shade

    • Water Needs

      • even moisture - high

    • Soil Needs

      • acidic
      • lean
      • well-drained

    • Special Situation

      • heat tolerant
      • humidity tolerant

    Features

    • Foliage Color

      • red
      • chartreuse

    • Flower Color

      • red
      • chartreuse

    • Flower Season

      • summer
      • spring

    • Foliage Season

      • evergreen

    • Texture

      • glossy

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