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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
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By: David Sucianto
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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
Landscape groups by tags
See other plant types of Nepenthes for your garden
aka Nepenthes alata 'Alata', Pitcher Plant, Tropical Pitcher Plant
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
11-12
Size
Height: 6"-24"
Width: 6"-12"
- sun - dappled shade
- even moisture
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 1'-16'
Width: 1'-2'
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture
aka Tropical Pitcher Plant
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"-36"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - mostly shade
- even moisture
aka Pitcher Plant
Plant Type
Perennial, Carnivorous
Zones
11-12
Size
Height: 6"-36"
Width: 6"-12"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture
Plant Type
Carnivorous
Zones
10a-12
Size
Height: 6"-36"
Width: 6"-18"
- mostly sun - dappled shade
- even moisture - regular
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