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Nepenthes x Hookeriana

Nepenthes x Hookeriana

$25.00 USD
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Nepenthes x Hookeriana is a well-known and common natural hybrid of two classic lowland pitcher plants: Nepenthes ampullaria and Nepenthes rafflesiana. Named after the British botanist Joseph Dalton Hooker, this vigorous cross can be found growing in the wild throughout the lowlands of Borneo, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, and Sumatra where its parent species co-exist. The pitchers are typically squat and bulbous, exhibiting a range of beautiful colors from green with brick-red speckles to dark, mesmerizing striping on the peristome (lip). This easy-to-grow plant displays the best traits of its parentage, thriving in warm, humid, lowland to intermediate conditions.

These come pre-potted with sphagnum moss in a a 3.5" pot. Plants are sold specific to the plant ID you select and shown in the image. These are rooted cuttings. Photos taken on October 19, 2025.

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Care Instructions

Light

Part sun or shaded sun (pool screens are great). Avoid afternoon sunlight to prevent sunburn. Can also sit on a sunny windowsill inside.

Water

  • Water as planting material starts to dry out on top. Nepenthes should be kept moist, but not wet.
  • Only use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Do not use purified water. Any water with > 50 PPM TDS will kill your plant over time. Filtered water is often not filtered enough for these plants.

Temperature

Our plants are generally lowland or intermediate. We recommend a 5-10F drop in temperatures minimum nightly. Plants should not be left outside in temperatures under 55F. Humidity should be 50%+.

Fertilizer

Fertilize in the evening every two weeks with a ¼ teaspoon of MaxSea 16-16-16 mixed with 1-gallon of water. Spray the leaves. You can also put Osmocote pellets (14-14-14) inside of a pitcher after it opens to provide food if kept indoors. If outdoors, they will get food naturally, though spraying with fertilizer will often help.