{"product_id":"nepenthes","title":"Nepenthes 14cm H28cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Nepenthes spp. (mixed)—the hanging carnivore with lidded cups instead of sticky traps. Long tendrils from the leaf tips can develop dangling pitchers, each topped with a lid. Pitcher shapes and colours differ across this mixed genus-level selection, so new growth is the best clue to the exact plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Formal Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepenthes spp. (mixed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical Pitcher Plant Mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e A mixed selection of tropical Nepenthes species or hybrids; individual identities and highland versus lowland requirements are not specified.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Vibe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humid tropical forests and open tree canopies, where roots receive low-nutrient moisture without being suffocated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c!--split--\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light, perhaps gentle morning sun, but avoid baking the pitchers behind midday glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Room:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright humid bathroom, conservatory or grow-shelf with a little space for pitchers to hang freely.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use ordinary houseplant fertiliser. Nepenthes obtain nutrients from prey, and heavy feeding or fertiliser salts can injure them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Feels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Humidity around 60–80% supports new pitcher formation; keep air moving gently to prevent fungal problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosy Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Most commonly sold hybrids do well warm, around 18–27°C. Exact night-temperature needs depend on the unknown species\/hybrid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThirst:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use rainwater, distilled or reverse-osmosis water. Keep the medium evenly damp, not sodden; never let it dry crisp or stand in a deep tray of water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not generally grown as poisonous houseplants, but mixed identity is unconfirmed and the delicate pitchers should be kept from curious pets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bedding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nutrient-poor, open carnivorous mix such as long-fibre sphagnum with perlite and orchid bark; never use rich standard compost.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, humid stem cuttings can root from a healthy vine; avoid taking cuttings from a tiny new plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Allow room below the pot for pitchers and room above for developing vines.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Growth and new pitchers depend on warmth, humidity and light; older pitchers naturally brown as they age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUninvited Guests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Watch for scale and mealybugs on vines, and root problems from stagnant wet media; first remove pests manually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot only if the medium breaks down or roots require it, handling delicate roots gently.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaircut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trim fully brown pitchers and damaged vines carefully; green leaves still help feed the plant.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Air:\u003c\/strong\u003e Constant gentle air exchange is vital in humid growing spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unlike Sarracenia, Nepenthes are tropical pitchers and should not be forced into a cold winter dormancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emm's Plant House","offers":[{"title":"14cm H28cm","offer_id":59395834151176,"sku":"KAL0000082","price":35.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1339\/9560\/files\/IMG_5147.jpg?v=1794064028","url":"https:\/\/www.emmsplanthouse.co.uk\/products\/nepenthes","provider":"Emm's Plant House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}