Nepenthes truncata
Owned by David Fefferman (@David).
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Tropical pitcher plant
- Hybrid/Species/Unknown
- Species
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Carnivorous Plant, Climber Vine, Tropical Plant
- Growing Medium
- 70/30 long fiber sphagnum moss/orchid bark
- Pot Size
- 2 gallon
- Growth Habit
- Vine, Climber
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Health Status
- Declining 🥀
- Propagation Method
- Cutting
- Flowering Notes
- Female
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Medium Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
- Humidity Range
- High Humidity (60–80%)
- Light Needs
- Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
- Acquisition Source
- Borneo exotics
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Growing Area
- Greenhouse
Tropical pitcher plant
Nepenthes
truncata
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species
Common NameTropical pitcher plant
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Climber Vine, Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Vine, Climber
Growing Medium70/30 long fiber sphagnum moss/orchid bark
Pot Size2 gallon
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Declining 🥀
Propagation Method
Cutting
Flowering NotesFemale
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Acquisition SourceBorneo exotics
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Growing AreaGreenhouse
Item Lore
*Nepenthes truncata* is highly prized by collectors for its distinctively large, heart-shaped leaves and deep, robust pitchers. Native to the Philippines, this species is noted for its impressive trapping mechanism and its ability to act as a foundation for many of the most sought-after horticultural hybrids.
Nepenthes
truncata
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species
Common NameTropical pitcher plant
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Climber Vine, Tropical Plant
Growth Habit
Vine, Climber
Growing Medium70/30 long fiber sphagnum moss/orchid bark
Pot Size2 gallon
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Declining 🥀
Propagation Method
Cutting
Flowering NotesFemale
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
Origin & Source
Acquisition SourceBorneo exotics
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Growing AreaGreenhouse
Item Lore
*Nepenthes truncata* is highly prized by collectors for its distinctively large, heart-shaped leaves and deep, robust pitchers. Native to the Philippines, this species is noted for its impressive trapping mechanism and its ability to act as a foundation for many of the most sought-after horticultural hybrids.