Nepenthes Alata Giant x (Helen x Spec)

Nepenthes : Care and Growing Guide Appearance & Growth - Produces vibrant pitchers in shades of green speckled with red.   - The interior of the pitchers is typically pale green with red speckling.   Lighting Requirements - Prefers bright, indirect light indoors and full to partial sun outdoors.   - Ideal placement: East or west-facing window.   - Supplemental lighting: LED shop lights with white diodes, providing 12–14 hours of light daily.   Watering & Humidity - Requires high humidity (around 60%).   - Use only distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater.   - Keep the soil consistently moist—never allow it to dry out.   Temperature Preferences   - Daytime temperatures: 70s–80s°F.   - Nighttime temperatures: 50s–60s°F.   Soil / Potting Mix  - Use a well-draining mix of long-fiber sphagnum moss, perlite, and orchid bark.   Carnivorous Nature - Captures and digests insects within its pitcher traps, deriving essential nutrients.   Ease of Care - Well-suited for humid, warm environm