Description
Make a bold statement with Nepenthes ‘Rob’—a rare carnivorous plant with impressive, insect-catching pitchers. Nepenthes ‘Rob’ is a rare and fascinating carnivorous plant with large, tubular pitchers designed to capture and digest insects. Its striking shape and size make it a standout feature in any indoor garden.
Full Botanical Name: Nepenthes spp. ‘Rob’ (hybrid cultivar)
Common Names: Rob Pitcher Plant
Country and/or Region of Origin: Parent species native to Southeast Asia.
Growing Conditions in Native Habitat: Grows as an epiphyte in humid, shaded rainforests.
Care Information:
Light: Prefers bright, indirect light; direct sunlight may harm the leaves.
Ideal Room: Best suited for bathrooms, greenhouses, or terrariums.
Feeding: Occasionally supplement with insects if grown indoors.
Humidity: Requires very high humidity; mist frequently.
Ideal Temperature: 65°F to 85°F (18°C to 29°C).
Watering: Use distilled or rainwater; keep soil moist.
Pet/Child Safe: Non-toxic, though pitchers contain digestive fluid.
Soil Type: Well-draining potting mix with sphagnum moss and orchid bark.
Propagation: Propagate by stem cuttings or division.
Eventual Height and Spread: Reaches up to 2 feet in height.
Growth Rate: Slow to moderate.
Pests and Treatment: Susceptible to aphids and mealybugs.
Repotting: Every 2-3 years.
Pruning: Prune to remove old leaves or pitchers.
Air Purification: Increases humidity but not specifically known for purifying air.
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