Veitch's Pitcher Plant
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.
Nepenthes
veitchii
Common NameVeitch's Pitcher Plant
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.
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