A Highland Jewel from the Philippines
Native to the misty highland slopes of Mindoro, Nepenthes burkei is a striking tropical pitcher plant admired for its bold hour glass shaped pitchers and vigorous growth. Known for its wide peristome and reddish-green coloration, this species adds a touch of exotic elegance to any carnivorous plant collection.

Plant Features

• Origin: Highland regions of Mindoro, Philippines

• Growth Habit: Upright rosette forming into a climbing vine with age

• Pitchers: Tubby, beautifully patterned pitchers with flared peristomes, often blushed in shades of red and green

• Growth Style: Hardy and forgiving, making it suitable for intermediate and advanced growers alike

Care Requirements

• Temperature: Thrives in highland to intermediate conditions (Day: 22–28°C / Night: 10–18°C)

• Light: Bright, indirect light to full-spectrum grow lights

• Humidity: Prefers consistently high humidity (70–90%) for best pitcher production

• Water: Use pure water (rain, RO, or distilled) and keep substrate moist but not waterlogged

• Soil: Well-draining carnivorous plant mix (e.g., peat, perlite, and orchid bark)

What You’ll Receive

• 1 x Nepenthes burkei [Highland Mindoro] plant, carefully grown in a secure grow cup (5 x 7 cm) to protect its roots and maintain humidity during shipping.

Bring a piece of Mindoro’s cloud forests into your collection and enjoy the captivating beauty of this resilient and rewarding pitcher plant.