Nepenthes maxima
Tropical pitcher plant
A tropical carnivorous plant, the Pitcher plant is distinguished by its large colored urns that capture insects.
Im Garten zu sehen
-Steckbrief der Art
A spectacular carnivorous plant, the Pitcher plant is appreciated for its urn-shaped traps and its liana growth. It is visible in the orchid area at the Valombreuse Botanical Garden.
Familie:
Nepenthaceae
Geografische Herkunft:
Southeast Asia (Papua, Indonesia)
Größe:
Liane that can reach several meters
Blütezeit:
Discreet, not very ornamental
Lebensraum:
Tropical rainforests, often high up
Klasse:
Magnoliopsida (Zweikeimblättrige)
Reihenfolge:
Caryophyllales
A carnivorous plant with impressive pitfalls
The Tropical Pitcher Plant is a carnivorous plant that produces large, hanging urns filled with digestive fluid. These traps attract insects thanks to their color and nectar. Once inside, the prey is digested, allowing the plant to supplement its nutrient intake.
This plant enjoys high humidity, filtered light, and a warm atmosphere. Like the Nepenthes Miranda, it is often grown for its spectacular appearance. It is an ideal educational plant for understanding the functioning of carnivorous plants.
Entdecken Sie unsere weiteren Pflanzenarten
V3 Moth orchid
A spectacular variety, this white orchid is distinguished by its large elegant flowers that are widely used in decoration.
Die Art entdecken
Desert rose
A remarkable tropical plant, the desert rose seduces with its swollen trunk and its colorful, highly decorative flowers.
Die Art entdecken
Pitcher plant
A spectacular carnivorous plant, the Pitcher plant is distinguished by its hanging urns used to catch insects.
Die Art entdecken