Also known as: Eustachya Pitcher Plant, Sumatra Pitcher Plant

Graceful and uniquely coloured, Nepenthes eustachya is a striking species native to the cliffs and hillsides of Sumatra. It’s admired for its slender, elongated pitchers with elegant curves and pastel hues ranging from yellow-green to blush pink and soft red. The lightly toothed peristome and smooth surfaces give this species a refined, sculptural look. It's an excellent choice for growers seeking a species with both beauty and adaptability.

This listing includes 1 small plant growing in carnivorous plant soil inside a 5 x 7 cm grow cup (condiment-style). It’s already rooted and beginning the early stages of hardening off, making it easier to transition into your terrarium or indoor growing area.

Plant Features:

• Elegant tubular pitchers with pastel tones and light teeth

• Native to limestone cliffs and open slopes in Sumatra

• Tolerant of a range of conditions – intermediate to highland

• Great for collectors and hobbyists alike

Alternate Names:

• Nepenthes eustachya

• Eustachya Pitcher Plant

• Sumatra Pitcher Plant

Care Instructions:

• Light: Bright, filtered light or partial sun

• Water: Use rainwater, distilled, or reverse osmosis water – keep soil moist but not soggy

• Humidity: Prefers 60% or higher for best pitcher development

• Temperature: Intermediate to highland – 22–28°C by day, 12–20°C by night

• Potting mix: Use a well-draining carnivorous plant mix (e.g., sphagnum moss, perlite, orchid bark – no standard potting soil)

With its graceful form and soft coloring, Nepenthes eustachya brings a touch of elegance to any carnivorous plant collection – perfect for growers looking to expand into beautiful, lesser-seen species.