Nepenthes maxima ‘Wavy Leaf’ grows leaves that turn a purplish-red color under strong light. The leaf margins begin to form their wavy characteristic as the plant matures. N. maxima is native to Sulawesi and New Guinea and grows in a range of lowland to highland conditions. Please note: This plant ships bare root, see size information below.
Description
Size and packing method: Excluding pitchers and tendrils, approximate leafspan of plants shipped is 3-4 inches across. Plants are packed 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: 60-90°F
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
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