Veitch's Pitcher Plant
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Nepenthes

veitchii

Common NameVeitch's Pitcher Plant

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Epiphyte, Houseplant, Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Epiphyte, Clumping
Growing MediumLong-fiber sphagnum moss with perlite

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Propagation Method
Cutting

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Mild Temperate (40–85°F / 4–30°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light

Origin & Source

Natural Habitat LocationBorneo

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Added Details

Family: Nepenthaceae. This species is famous for its exceptionally wide, flared, and often striped peristome (the rim around the mouth). While not toxic to humans or pets, the fluid inside the pitchers contains digestive enzymes and should not be consumed.