St. Gaya Pitcher Plant Carnivorous - Nepenthes, Green
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Product Details
Ease of Cultivation: Simple
Dormancy: Not Required
Native Habitat: Parent species from tropical Malaysia
Recommended Hardiness Zones: 11-12 (9-14)
Nepenthes x St. Gaya, a compact and easily cultivated hybrid derived from the cross of N. khasiana and (ventricosa x maxima), represents a robust and tropical carnivorous pitcher plant. It boasts sizable upright pitchers adorned with cherry red speckles against a yellow-green backdrop. The trap mouths are wide and oval in shape. With its parent species known for their adaptability, thriving in both open and shaded environments amid grasses and shrubs, Nepenthes x St. Gaya has the versatility to flourish in diverse settings.
While it exhibits a notable tolerance to colder temperatures, it thrives in warm, humid, and well-illuminated conditions. This impressive plant excels in capturing larger insects such as stink bugs, wasps, and yellow jackets. Nepenthes x St. Gaya serves as an excellent house plant, suitable for indoor cultivation in a sunroom, on a windowsill, within a terrarium, or in a greenhouse. It also transitions effectively to outdoor growth during warm weather, requiring minimal adaptation. This Nepenthes hybrid is an ideal choice for beginners in carnivorous plant cultivation.
When ordering, please be aware that the plants are shipped bare-root and meticulously enveloped in damp sphagnum moss. The photographs provided represent the general characteristics of the species and not the specific plant you will receive.
Key Specifications:
Height: 18"+
Plant Type: Perennial, tropical
Soil: Suited for Live Sphagnum Moss or Nepenthes Mix
Light: Flourishes with bright indirect light indoors and thrives in full to partial sun outdoors
Recommended Uses: An excellent house plant for placement in sunrooms, on windowsills, in terrariums, or within greenhouses.