Nepenthes truncata (Dinagat, Philippines)
Product information "Nepenthes truncata (Dinagat, Philippines)"
Nepenthes truncata is an iconic species of the genus! The oversized pitchers, variability and robustness make it a must-have in the collection.
There are hardly any larger pitchers in the genus than those of Nepenthes truncata, sizes over 50 cm are not uncommon. It is difficult to visualise the size of such a pot. Red, green, orange and yellow pitchers are all represented in Nepenthes truncata, as is the broad peristome which can be striped, unstriped, red, green, orange or yellow.
The advantage of N. truncata is that although it quickly outgrows most setups, it can also be cultivated on a windowsill or skylight if there is sufficient light. Alternatively, artificial light in the room is also possible. However, the amount of light must be sufficient and the plant can also tolerate direct sunlight for a few hours. However, the thick leaves mean that it hardly dries out as long as the substrate is sufficiently moist.
There are hardly any larger pitchers in the genus than those of Nepenthes truncata, sizes over 50 cm are not uncommon. It is difficult to visualise the size of such a pot. Red, green, orange and yellow pitchers are all represented in Nepenthes truncata, as is the broad peristome which can be striped, unstriped, red, green, orange or yellow.
The advantage of N. truncata is that although it quickly outgrows most setups, it can also be cultivated on a windowsill or skylight if there is sufficient light. Alternatively, artificial light in the room is also possible. However, the amount of light must be sufficient and the plant can also tolerate direct sunlight for a few hours. However, the thick leaves mean that it hardly dries out as long as the substrate is sufficiently moist.