great pitcher-plant (Nepenthes maxima)
Nepenthes maxima, the great pitcher plant, is a striking carnivorous plant known for its large, impressive pitchers. These modified leaves are designed to trap and digest
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist with distilled or rainwater.
Soil
A well-draining, acidic mix of sphagnum moss, perlite, and peat moss.
Temperature
Varies
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Varies
Care Requirements
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid direct, harsh sunlight which can scorch the leaves.
Keep soil consistently moist with distilled or rainwater.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water.
A well-draining, acidic mix of sphagnum moss, perlite, and peat moss.
Varies
Prefers warm temperatures, between 20-30°C during the day and slightly cooler at night.
Outdoor
Varies
Do not fertilize the soil. The plant obtains nutrients from captured prey.
Plant Overview
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Spread
Up to 300 cm
Growth Rate
Moderate
Optimal Sunlight Lux
7000
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- kingdomPlantae
- divisionTracheophyta
- classMagnoliopsida
- orderCaryophyllales
- familyNepenthaceae
- genusNepenthes
- speciesNepenthes rafflesiana
Toxic for pets
No
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