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.
stephanie (verified owner) –
plant came with three pitchers, good sized and health. can’t wait to watch it grow and gain color!
Anonymous (verified owner) –
Came with 2 developing pitchers very nice.
Jason D. (verified owner) –
This plant was both larger and more vibrant than I was expecting.
Yvonne (verified owner) –
Healthy plant already has pictures off to a great start. Very satisfied
Jennifer (verified owner) –
Very cute addition to my plant family!
Lee t Wong (verified owner) –
Thanks so much
Charles W. (verified owner) –
Fantastic shipping and beautiful plant. I have never seen so many roots on a nepenthes. Amazing.
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Keith Northern (verified owner) –
Very healthy plant well packaged. Highly recommend this grower…I will be a repeat customer.