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Nepenthesburkei

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Genus
Nepenthes (nep-EN-theez)
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Species
burkei (BURK-ee-eye)
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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)
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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
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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
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