Ventricosa Carnivorous Pitcher Plant - Nepenthes ventricosa

The Ventricosa pitcher plant is low-growing, compact, and vining. The pitchers can range in color from white to red with red variegation.

• Average mature height: 4-6 feet
• Cold hardiness: The Ventricosa is more forgiving and adaptable to varied growing conditions than most other highland Nepenthes.
• Ideal temperatures range between 80 to 90 degrees during the day and 55 degrees at night.
• Light: Bright, diffused light
• Soil: Moist, but well-drained soil, like Spaghnum moss (Try ours here (https://wellspringgardens.com/collections/garden-tools) ), Canadian peat moss, or peat/perlite mix.
• Zone: 10

Plant Size
A baby plant, that is 3-8 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.