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Nepenthes Gaya 14cm H28cm

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Pot Size 14cm H28cm

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Nepenthes ‘Gaya’ is one of the most popular and beginner-friendly pitcher plant hybrids, known for its colourful, speckled pitchers and vigorous growth. With bright lime-green bodies, red mottling, and a beautifully flared peristome, ‘Gaya’ adds an exotic, jungle-like touch to any indoor space. It thrives in bright, humid environments and produces pitchers reliably, making it a perfect introduction to Nepenthes collecting.

Full Botanical Name: Nepenthes ‘Gaya’ (Nepenthes khasiana × Nepenthes ventricosa)
Common Names: Gaya Pitcher Plant, Gaya Nepenthes, Monkey Cup Plant
Country and/or Region of Origin: Cultivated hybrid (parent species from India and the Philippines)
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Parent species grow in warm, humid forested areas with bright filtered light, consistently moist substrate, and nutrient-poor conditions

Care Guide

Care Guide:

Light: Bright, indirect light. Tolerates some gentle morning or late-afternoon sun. Too much direct sun may scorch pitchers.

Ideal Room: Bathrooms, kitchens, greenhouse cabinets, terrariums, or bright plant rooms with good humidity

Feeding: Does not require fertiliser. Catches small insects naturally. You may offer tiny bugs occasionally but avoid overfeeding.

Humidity: Prefers 60–80% humidity; one of the more humidity-tolerant hybrids, but higher humidity improves pitcher production.

Ideal Temperature: 20–28°C; avoid temperatures below 14–15°C.

Watering: Keep soil evenly moist but never waterlogged. Use only rainwater, distilled water, or RO water.

Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic (genus level) — safe to touch; pitchers are harmless but ingestion of any plant matter may cause mild stomach upset.

Soil Type: Carnivorous plant substrate—typically sphagnum moss with perlite and orchid bark; avoid fertilised soil

Propagation: Stem cuttings, basal shoots, or air-layering; ‘Gaya’ roots relatively easily for a Nepenthes

Eventual Height and Spread: 30–60 cm tall depending on conditions; vines may extend over time with support

Growth Rate: Fast for a Nepenthes; hybrid vigour makes it one of the easiest pitchers to grow

Pests and Treatment: Vulnerable to aphids, fungus gnats, thrips, and mealybugs; treat with gentle, carnivorous-safe insecticides

Repotting: Every 1–2 years into fresh, airy substrate; prefers pots with excellent drainage

Pruning: Remove dead pitchers and trim vines to maintain shape and encourage new growth

Air Purification: Moderate; valued more for pitcher formation and exotic appearance

Folklore: As a hybrid with strong vigour, ‘Gaya’ is often said to represent adaptability and resilience, symbolising growth even in challenging environments

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