Nepenthes barcelonae
Ease to Grow: Moderate
Dormancy: No
Native Range: Highlands of Philippine island of Luzon
Zones: 10-11 (9-12)
Nepenthes barcelona is a recently discovered (2014) species of the Ventricosa Complex. It is endemic to a single mountain in the Sierra Madre range growing in submontane forest. Initially, pitchers are red and stout, but they turn green with maturity. This is the opposite of most Nepenthes. It has long burrowing tendrils similar to N. sibuyanensis. N. barcelona is a vigorous grower and produces numerous pitchers. 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 shipped potted. 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.
