Nepenthes jacquelineae
Ease to Grow: Moderate
Dormancy: No
Native Range: Highlands of Barisan Range in Sumatra.
Zones: 10-11 (9-12)
Nepenthes jacquelineae is know for its extremely wide flanged peristome with a "toilet bowl" look. Traps are squat, robust and color up to a rich red in full sun. N. jacquelineae is a vigorous grower and produces numerous pitchers. Traps are filled with very thick digestive fluid, which makes it difficult for prey to escape, especially large prey. It is quite good at catching large insects, such as: stink bugs, wasps and yellow jackets. It does well in a window and is a great house plant, that can be grown outdoors in the warm weather with a minimal transition period. It is a good as a houseplant or in the greenhouse.
Plants are potted, wrapped in damp sphagnum moss. Photographs are representative of species, and not the specific plant shipped. Plants are young and small with juvenile traps.
Height: 18+"
Plant Type: Perennial, Tropical, Highland
Soil: Live Sphagnum Moss or Nepenthes Mix
Light: Bright indirect indoors, full to partial sun outdoors
Use: Great house plant for the sunroom or does well in the greenhouse.
