Nepenthes x hookeriana (a.k.a. Hooker’s Pitcher Plant) is a hybrid between N. ampullaria and N. rafflesiana. Some of these plants are seed grown and others are tissue cultured so there may be some variation in characteristics. Like its parents, N. x hookeriana prefers lowland conditions. Please note: This plant ships bare root, see size information below.
Description
Size and packing method: Small plants are 2-3 inches and medium plants are about 4 inches. Measurements are from one leaf tip to the other excluding pitchers. Plants are shipped bare root, carefully wrapped in a damp paper towel.
Growing conditions
Light: Partial 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 wet at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water
Temperature: 65-85°F
Dormancy: None
Planting and adjustment instructions will be included with your shipment.
Roberto V. (verified owner) –
This nepenthes came beautifully packaged and in perfect condition and health, shipping was fast too. Definitely will purchase more from them!
Kimchi (verified owner) –
Just freakin’ adorable. Hands down the cutest Nepenthes I have ever beheld with my own two eyes. Very healthy, happy plant and packaged perfectly – I see no signs of shock so far. Beautiful pink blush on the leaves; pale, firm pitchers with delightful freckles and dainty little whiskers all over the wings and lids. Absolutely cannot wait to see how it looks as it matures!
Sarah A. (verified owner) –
Kaitlyn Cook (verified owner) –
Wonderful packaging. Plants arrived very happy with no damages at all!
Kevin –
My sundew arrived healthy and ready for the pot, even after surviving the mass holiday delays. It’s already putting out dew and beckoning the fungus gnats. Can’t wait to watch it grow! I will definitely be back for a pitcher plant in the future.
Nep Newbie (verified owner) –
I want to cry, this little plant is so gorgeous. This is my first Nepenthes and I knew I could trust the folks at Curious Plant to send a powerful little monster. The leaf blush is *chef kiss* the freckling, stunning. It’s mid January and despite a short delay due to the suffering of our hamstrung postal service, the plant arrived cold but without a spot on it. This plant was so spry out of the bag I think I should be scared.
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Awesome plant. Great company!
Kim (verified owner) –
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Healthy plant! But it was packed so tightly with pitchers in the moss that half of them rotted :(
Matt (verified owner) –
I have received two separate orders from these guys and they are outstanding! My first order contained a cephalotus and a nepenthes hookeriana and they were just wonderful! I loved them so much I ended up ordering more cephalotus, more nepenthes, and a heliamphora. Love all of my plants and they arrived in superb quality!