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.
Margaret Casner (verified owner) –
I only lost the oldest 2 leaves and pitchers, growing healthy from the top! So not too bad considering how far it came and knowing shock is a concern. Thank you!
Scott Becker (verified owner) –
maxton s. (verified owner) –
Pitchers not as long as expected, but plant was still healthy
Jacob M. (verified owner) –
Beautiful and healthy, and a great size
Thomas (verified owner) –
I always get the best plants from Elizabeth at Curious Plant. Always healthy Every time
Scott Pelham (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Arrived in good condition
Isaac Palmarez (verified owner) –