Nepenthes lowii
Owned by Jeremiah Harris (@JeremiahsPlants).
Notes
New Mountain 1475m
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- Tropical Pitcher Plant
- Hybrid/Species/Unknown
- Species
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Carnivorous Plant
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Health Status
- Thriving 💚
- Propagation Method
- Division
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
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 1
- Added Details
- New Mountain 1475m
Nepenthes
lowii
Growth & Physical Traits
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Care & Requirements
Collection Context
Added Details
New Mountain 1475m
Item Lore
Native to the high-altitude forests of Borneo, *Nepenthes lowii* is prized by collectors for its unusual, hourglass-shaped pitchers that have evolved to function as nutritional receptacles for tree shrews. This unique relationship makes it one of the most fascinating examples of botanical symbiosis, though its specialized environmental requirements make it a challenging specimen to maintain in cultivation.
Nepenthes
lowii
Added Details
New Mountain 1475m
Growth & Physical Traits
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Care & Requirements
Collection Context
Item Lore
Native to the high-altitude forests of Borneo, *Nepenthes lowii* is prized by collectors for its unusual, hourglass-shaped pitchers that have evolved to function as nutritional receptacles for tree shrews. This unique relationship makes it one of the most fascinating examples of botanical symbiosis, though its specialized environmental requirements make it a challenging specimen to maintain in cultivation.