Nepenthes Species, Pitcher Plant

Nepenthesburkei

Genus
Nepenthes (nep-EN-theez)
Species
burkei (BURK-ee-eye)
Synonym
Sun Exposure
Sun to Partial Shade
Foliage
Evergreen
Height
6-12 in. (15-30 cm)
12-18 in. (30-45 cm)
18-24 in. (45-60 cm)
Hardiness
Bloom Color
Bloom Time
Other Details
Category
Tropicals and Tender Perennials
Carnivorous and Insectivorous
Water Requirements
Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings
Foliage Color
Blue-Green
Where to Grow
Can be grown as an annual
Suitable for growing in containers
Bloom Characteristics
Bloom Size
Other details
Soil pH requirements
4.6 to 5.0 (highly acidic)
5.1 to 5.5 (strongly acidic)
Patent Information
Non-patented
Propagation Methods
From herbaceous stem cuttings
From seed; winter sow in vented containers, coldframe or unheated greenhouse
From seed; germinate in vitro in gelatin, agar or other medium
By air layering
Seed Collecting
Seed does not store well; sow as soon as possible
Regional

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