Raffles' pitcher-plant (Nepenthes rafflesiana)
Raffles' pitcher plant is a striking carnivorous plant known for its large, pitcher-shaped traps that lure and digest insects. Native to Borneo and Sumatra, it thrives in
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Sunlight
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Direct sun can scorch the leaves.
Watering
Consistently moist, using distilled or rainwater.
Soil
Acidic, nutrient-poor mix, such as sphagnum moss and perlite.
Temperature
Varies
Habitat
Outdoor
Fertilizer
Varies
Care Requirements
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Direct sun can scorch the leaves.
Bright, indirect light is ideal. Direct sun can scorch the leaves.
Consistently moist, using distilled or rainwater.
Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water.
Acidic, nutrient-poor mix, such as sphagnum moss and perlite.
Varies
Prefers warm temperatures, between 20-30°C.
Outdoor
Varies
Do not fertilize the soil. The plant catches its own food.
Plant Overview
Plant Environment
Outdoor
Spread
Up to 1.5 meters
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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