Nepenthes bicalcarata x ampullaria

Ease to Grow: Moderate Dormancy: No Native Range: Borneo Lowlands Zones: 12-13 (10-15) Nepenthes bicalcarata x ampullaria, is a rare natural hybrid. It is medium sized, carnivorous tropical pitcher plant that shows vestigial fangs when mature. Traps have the typical green and bronze tint, and wide, prominent wings. Basal traps are urn shaped and can get up to 6" in length. It is heat tolerant and does well in a window. It is quite good at catching large insects, such as: stink bugs, wasps and yellow jackets.  N. bicalcarata is a swamp dwelling species that grows alongside N. ampullaria, and loves it hot and humid. It grows naturally in the shade of relatively dense, damp, woody vegetation. In cultivation it does well in moderately bright indirect light. Reduce watering in winter. It is a great house plant, that can be grown outdoors in the warm weather. It is excellent in the terrarium, and suitable for beginners. Unless size specifies "potted", plants are shipped bare-root, wrapped in