Nepenthes × Neglecta

Nepenthes × Neglecta Care

Nepenthes × Neglecta

Other names: Monkey Cups

What is the plant

The Nepenthes are a carnivorous plant genre belonging to the Nepenthaceae, also known as “tropical jar-plants” or “monkey cups”, which come from the fact that there have been seen animals drinking the rainwater that collects itself inside this plants. Their jar-like shape is due to the development of the middle vein of the leaf.The Nepenthes species trap and kill their preys in a passive way, mainly just extracting the nitrogen and phosphorus from their bodies for feeding themselves and complete their necessary nutrition for their growing. Like most carnivorous plants they use nectar secretions and bright coloring for attracting insects of all kinds. Their most frequent preys are ants, spiders, scorpions, etc.

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Humidity

Normal

Lighting

Part Sun

Temperature

15°C - 21°C

Difficulty

Medium

How to Care for the Plant

Water
Nepenthes like to remain moist but not flooded. This is best accomplished by top watering them 2-3 times per week. The shallow tray method can be used when going out of town. Fill the tray with about 1” of water and then allow the tray to dry out for a couple days before refilling.
Fertilizer
If plants are getting fed, they won’t require fertilizer. If needed, you can supplement them with a ¼ strength orchid fertilize applied monthly as a foliar feed and as a soil drench.
Sunlight
Nepenthes are best grown with at least a few hours of sun and the rest of the day in bright, indirect light. A sunny south, east or west facing window would be perfect for most.

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Soil
Nepenthes enjoy soils with low mineral content that stay moist yet have good drainage.
Temperature
In general, most hardy species and hybrids can be grown with day temps from 70F-90F degrees and night temps from 50F-70F.
Popularity
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