Nepenthes albomarginata, the White-Collared Pitcher Plant, is an elegant tropical carnivorous plant revered for its distinctive pitchers adorned with a striking white band. Originating from Southeast Asia, this species uniquely attracts termites with its white collar, creating a fascinating ecological adaptation admired by carnivorous plant enthusiasts.

This plant comes with soil in a 5x7cm tissue culture cup

Visual Highlights:

• Pitcher Colour: Typically green, red, or dark purple pitchers, accentuated by a conspicuous white band below the peristome (pitcher opening)

• Growth Habit: Climbing or trailing vines, ideal for hanging baskets or terrariums

• Pitcher Size: Slender pitchers averaging 5-15 cm in length

• Unique Features: Characteristic white "collar" uniquely evolved to attract termites

Ideal Growing Conditions:

• Lighting: Bright indirect sunlight or artificial grow lights (12-16 hours/day); avoid harsh direct sun

• Temperature: Thrives between 20°C - 30°C, maintain above 15°C at night

• Humidity: High humidity (70-90%) recommended for optimal pitcher formation

• Watering: Only use distilled, rain, or reverse-osmosis water; substrate should remain consistently moist but never soggy

Cultivation and Hardening from Tissue Culture: Your Nepenthes albomarginata arrives securely packaged in a tissue culture cup for optimal health and vigor. To transition smoothly:

• Gradually open the cup lid over 2-3 weeks to slowly adapt your plant to reduced humidity.

• When acclimated, gently transplant into a loose, airy substrate such as sphagnum moss mixed with perlite or orchid bark.

Care Tips:

• Maintain high humidity by misting regularly or growing in a terrarium or greenhouse environment.

• Avoid fertilization; pitchers naturally attract and digest insects for nutrients.

• Prune back older vines to encourage robust new growth and pitcher formation.

Care Level: Yellow (Moderate)

Embrace the captivating charm and specialized beauty of Nepenthes albomarginata, an intriguing addition perfect for showcasing the unique adaptations of tropical carnivorous plants.