Nepenthes ampullaria hot lips
pitcher plant
Description
Nepenthes ampullaria 'Hot Lips' is a cultivar of the tropical pitcher plant, native to Borneo, Sumatra, and other parts of Southeast Asia. It's known for its unique, elongated pitchers, that sits close to the ground and is known to collect leaf litter. The 'Hot Lips' cultivar is known for its vibrant coloration, with red or reddish-purple peristome (the rim of the pitcher). The plants are often grown in terrariums or greenhouses. This pitcher plant prefers bright, indirect light, high humidity, and acidic, well-draining soil. To cultivate, use a mixture of sphagnum moss, perlite, and orchid bark. The plant is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for cultivar.
Description
Nepenthes ampullaria 'Hot Lips' is a cultivar of the tropical pitcher plant, native to Borneo, Sumatra, and other parts of Southeast Asia. It's known for its unique, elongated pitchers, that sits close to the ground and is known to collect leaf litter. The 'Hot Lips' cultivar is known for its vibrant coloration, with red or reddish-purple peristome (the rim of the pitcher). The plants are often grown in terrariums or greenhouses. This pitcher plant prefers bright, indirect light, high humidity, and acidic, well-draining soil. To cultivate, use a mixture of sphagnum moss, perlite, and orchid bark. The plant is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for cultivar.