Nepenthes ampullaria Black Miracle
Ease to Grow: Easy to Moderate
Dormancy: No
Native Range: Philippine Lowlands
Zones: 12-13 (11-13)
Nepenthes ampullaria Black Miracle, is a truly unique N. ampullaria with dark brown, nearly black pitchers with a green and black striped peristome and black speckles and streaks on the leaves. Traps are barrel shaped and can get up to 4" in length. It is heat tolerant and does well in a window. It is quite good at catching large insects, such as: stink bugs, wasps and yellow jackets. N. ampullaria is a swamp dwelling species that grows alongside N. bicalcarata, and loves it hot and humid. It grows naturally in the shade of relatively dense, damp, woody vegetation. In cultivation it does well in moderately bright indirect light. It is a great house plant, that can be grown outdoors in the warm weather. It is excellent in the terrarium, and suitable for beginners.
Unless size specifies "potted", plants are shipped bare-root, wrapped in damp Sphagnum moss. Photographs are representative of species, and not the specific plant shipped.
Height: 18+"
Plant Type: Perennial, Tropical, Lowland to Intermediate
Soil: Live Sphagnum Moss or Nepenthes Mix
Light: Bright indirect indoors, full to partial sun outdoors
Use: Grows well on the window sill, or in the sunroom or greenhouse.
