Nepenthes albomarginata ‘Penang’ comes from the Penang region of Malaysia. This form produces leaves and pitchers that turn a bronzy red color in stronger light. N. albomarginata received its name from the Latin words albus (white) and marginatus (margin), referring to the white band of trichomes just below the lip of the pitchers. In its natural habitat, the plant uses these trichomes as bate to lure termites into the pitchers. Please note: This plant ships bare root, see size information below.
Description
Size and packing method: Excluding pitchers and tendrils, approximate leafspans are 2 inches for small plants, 3.5 inches for medium plants, and 5.5 inches for large plants. Plants ship bare root.
Growing conditions
Light: Partial to full shade
Growing media: Long-fiber sphagnum moss
Feeding: Feed bugs, dried bloodworms, or fish food every 2-3 weeks, fertilizer such as Osmocote may be added to pitchers sparingly
Humidity: 50-90%
Water: Keep soil damp at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 60-85°F
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Alexander (verified owner) –
Gorgeous plant! Well packaged.
Jacob M. (verified owner) –
Very healthy, great size, very happy with the order and the packaging!
Catherine Downs (verified owner) –
Such a cute little plant! It’s going to look amazing in the terrarium I ordered.
Joseph Ackerman (verified owner) –
The N. albomarginata ‘Penang’ came within a few days of ordering. Had two 1-2 inch beautiful red pitchers. Packed lovingly by Curious Plant folks. I will be back again soon!
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Robert (verified owner) –
I have had mine for a year now, and it has been a solid pitcher plant from the start. The plant arrived healthy and with clear instructions, and it has continued to grow and mature.
Scott Pelham (verified owner) –
Beautiful healthy plant. Bigger than expected.
Aaron Miyamoto (verified owner) –
I ordered 2 Nepenthes albomarginata, one med and one large. Plants arrived in a timely manner (2 days) here in Hawaii and although it is shipped bare root it was packed very well, I was impressed by the sizes. They were more than expected, will definitely order from Curious Plants again!
Kristian S. (verified owner) –
Same as above, really healthy plant in great packaging.