{"product_id":"pl-nepenthes-ventrata","title":"Nepenthes  × ventrata","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNepenthes × ventrata\u003c\/em\u003e is a vigorous tropical carnivorous plant that produces hanging pitchers designed to trap and digest insects. It is one of the easiest \u003cem\u003eNepenthes\u003c\/em\u003e to grow, making it a good choice if you are new to tropical pitcher plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis popular hybrid is a cross between \u003cem\u003eNepenthes alata\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eNepenthes ventricosa\u003c\/em\u003e. Mature plants develop long trailing growth with colourful green to red pitchers hanging below the leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy-to-grow tropical pitcher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduces large hanging insect-catching pitchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreen pitchers develop attractive red colouring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for hanging baskets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuitable for bright bathrooms, conservatories and heated greenhouses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan produce pitchers throughout much of the year in good conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e vines can reach 1m to 2m or more with age\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpread:\u003c\/strong\u003e around 50cm to 100cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOther common names\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMonkey Cup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical pitcher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePitcher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow does \u003cem\u003eNepenthes × ventrata\u003c\/em\u003e catch insects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pitchers are modified leaves. Nectar around the rim attracts insects, which can lose their footing and fall inside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFluid within the pitcher contains digestive enzymes. The plant breaks down its prey and absorbs nutrients that would otherwise be difficult to obtain from the nutrient-poor soils in which \u003cem\u003eNepenthes\u003c\/em\u003e naturally grow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to grow \u003cem\u003eNepenthes × ventrata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrow in bright, indirect light\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid strong direct midday sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep at normal warm indoor temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide good humidity to encourage pitcher production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse a specialist, nutrient-poor carnivorous plant compost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA hanging basket allows the pitchers to develop freely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWatering your Monkey Cup\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep the growing medium consistently moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not allow the compost to dry out completely\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse rainwater where possible\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater from above and allow excess water to drain away\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid leaving the pot permanently standing in deep water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding \u003cem\u003eNepenthes × ventrata\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou do not need to feed your \u003cem\u003eNepenthes × ventrata\u003c\/em\u003e with fertiliser or provide insects by hand. Its pitchers are designed to catch small insects and obtain nutrients from them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo you have a bright bathroom or humid conservatory? \u003cem\u003eNepenthes × ventrata\u003c\/em\u003e can thrive in these conditions, where its trailing pitchers make an unusual hanging feature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peregrine Livefoods","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":56789377155459,"sku":"PL-PPL614M","price":18.09,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0108\/3418\/2207\/files\/PPL614M_1.jpg?v=1791289039","url":"https:\/\/gardenwildlife.com\/products\/pl-nepenthes-ventrata","provider":"Garden Wildlife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}