Tropical Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes
Burkei × (Hamata x Platychila)
Common NameTropical Pitcher Plant
Hybrid/Species/UnknownHybrid
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Climber Vine, Epiphyte, Perennial
Growth Habit
Vine, Epiphyte
Growing Medium70% Peatmoss, 30% Perlite, Live Spaghnum topping
Pot Size3”
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
FertilizingBiannual with Nutricote 18-6-8
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Nov 6, 2025
Acquisition Price
$0
Acquisition SourceSierraC Plants, Israel Guerrero
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Growing AreaGreenhouse
Added Details
15-12-25: Pitcher with little red colouring ❤️ 7-02-26: 2 red pitchers, 2 pitchers forming
Nepenthes
Burkei × (Hamata x Platychila)
Common NameTropical Pitcher Plant
Hybrid/Species/UnknownHybrid
Added Details
15-12-25: Pitcher with little red colouring ❤️ 7-02-26: 2 red pitchers, 2 pitchers forming
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Climber Vine, Epiphyte, Perennial
Growth Habit
Vine, Epiphyte
Growing Medium70% Peatmoss, 30% Perlite, Live Spaghnum topping
Pot Size3”
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Seed Grown
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Bright Indirect Light
FertilizingBiannual with Nutricote 18-6-8
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Nov 6, 2025
Acquisition Price
$0
Acquisition SourceSierraC Plants, Israel Guerrero
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Growing AreaGreenhouse