nepenthes
rafflesiana
rafflesiana
Care level
Difficult
This tropical pitcher plant produces enormous traps that change dramatically as the plant matures, starting with spotted green pitchers and developing into giant burgundy ones with impressive ruffled wings. The pitchers can grow so large they're capable of trapping small lizards and even rats, making it one of the most ambitious hunters in the carnivorous plant world.
Care & maintenance
Light
Bright light, usually located near windows but doesn't receive direct rays for more than an hour during the day.
Temperature
Warm (18°C - 32°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Carnivorous plant mix: A nutrient-poor, acidic mix that mimics bog conditions. Provides excellent moisture retention while maintaining necessary aeration for sensitive roots.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Medium
Climbing
Moderate growth
This plant grows at a moderate rate. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards by attaching to supports or winding around them.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The nepenthes rafflesiana can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.