Nepenthes gymnamphora x boschiana Care

Growing environment

Light: T5HO Sunblaze, 2 foot, 4 lamps

Bulbs: Four 6500°K lamp

Lumens: 5000 lumens per lamp

Also grown on window, with around 6 hours of direct sun.

Humidity: Approx. 60%

Soil type: 80% Long fibered spagnum moss

Remaining is an even mix of perlite, pumice, and orchid bark

Water:

Use only distilled water.

Water from the top until a thin film of water fills the saucer that the pot is sitting in.

Let this evaporate before watering again but do not let the pot dry out.

This is a beautiful hybrid! The body of the pitcher is mottled green and dark purple.

One of the best characteristics of the plant is the oversized lid on each pitcher.

Each leaf has long tentacles (up to 10 inches) between the leaf and pitcher.