Alata Carnivorous Pitcher Plant - Nepenthes

The Alata is one of the easiest Nepenthes pitcher plants to grow. It makes a great indoor or outdoor plant.

• Average mature height: 3 feet and 18 inches wide
• Cold hardiness: The Alata is a lowland Nepenthes, which means it prefers 65 to 90-degree weather during the day and 60 to 70 degrees at night. Protect Nepenthes from cold below 40 degrees.
• Light: Bright, diffused light
• Soil: Moist but well-drained peat, peat/perlite/vermiculite, or sphagnum moss
• Zone: 10

Plant Size
A baby plant, that is 1-4 inches tall, will arrive at your home in a 2-ounce pot (fly traps and sundews) or 3-inch-deep pot (pitcher plants). Then, raise your new baby to maturity under your caring, green thumb.

Questions or Problems?
We have shipped thousands of plants safely to their destinations; however, please send us a picture of your plant(s) within 48 hours of arrival if you have any questions or problems. We can then assess for our Live Delivery Guarantee.

Dead Leaves?
A few leaves or pitchers may die during shipping. No fear! It's still healthy and will grow new leaves. Trim old growth and repot into a larger pot to encourage new growth.

Fertilizer
You should not fertilize your carnivorous plant.

Cold Weather Shipping
We don’t advise shipping in freezing temperatures. Please ensure temperature lows in your area aren't under 35℉ when you order. If they are that low, just email us and we will be happy to hold your order. Also, make sure to track your package closely and retrieve it as soon as it arrives. We insulate packages bound for cold destinations. We do not, however, use heat packs.