asian pitcherplant
Nepenthes
truncata
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species
Common Nameasian pitcherplant
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Climber
Growing Medium1:1 long fiber sphagnum and perlite.
Pot Size7"
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Partial Sun
FertilizingOsmocote pellets once a month, maxsea weekly, and a variety of insect food sources throughout month.
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
May 16, 2015
Acquisition SourceSarracenia Northwest
Natural Habitat LocationPhilippines
Collection Context
Growing AreaWindow
Added Details
Been taking measures to try to get bigger leaves and pitchers. Increased light, pot size, and feeding. Newest pitcher started cracking open 6/1/26 at 4.5"
Nepenthes
truncata
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species
Common Nameasian pitcherplant
Added Details
Been taking measures to try to get bigger leaves and pitchers. Increased light, pot size, and feeding. Newest pitcher started cracking open 6/1/26 at 4.5"
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Climber
Growing Medium1:1 long fiber sphagnum and perlite.
Pot Size7"
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Medium Water Needs
Temperature Range
Tropical (65–85°F / 18–30°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Partial Sun
FertilizingOsmocote pellets once a month, maxsea weekly, and a variety of insect food sources throughout month.
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
May 16, 2015
Acquisition SourceSarracenia Northwest
Natural Habitat LocationPhilippines
Collection Context
Growing AreaWindow