Nepenthes lowii, BE-3100
For sale is a Nepenthes lowii from Trusmadi. Nepenthes lowii is found in an upper montane environments on throughout Borneo. It is famous for feeding on the droppings of tree shrews and birds by luring them with a sugary exudate on the lid of its pitchers. Nepenthes lowii requires highland temperatures and high humidity to thrive. The plant in the first photo is the exact plant you will receive. The other photos are representative of mature plants in our collection also from Trusmadi.
Lowii needs very good drainage or is prone to rot especially when young. We recommend using net pots and a mix with a high portion (>50%) of perlite or other coarse well draining components. The soil should not be kept too wet and should be allowed to go to just damp in between waterings.
This product is considered a Highland Tropical plant. Please see our Shipping and Guarantees policy for cold/hot weather shipping guidelines.
Most of our products come with multiple shipping options. For those that are unpotted, you can add Pots and Soil or Hanging Baskets a la carte.
Temp | Day temperatures in the 70s with a drop to the 50s at night. |
Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
Temp | Day temperatures in the 70s with a drop to the 50s at night. |
Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
Extra small (XS) - <2" leafspan
Small - 2"-3" leafspan
Medium - 3"-6" leafspan
Large - 6"-12" leafspan
Extra Large (XL) - >12" leafspan
XXL - Huge plants that are vining and of flowering size
See our sizing guide for more information.
Extra small (XS) - <2" leafspan
Small - 2"-3" leafspan
Medium - 3"-6" leafspan
Large - 6"-12" leafspan
Extra Large (XL) - >12" leafspan
XXL - Huge plants that are vining and of flowering size
See our sizing guide for more information.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
Nepenthes lowii, BE-3100
For sale is a Nepenthes lowii from Trusmadi. Nepenthes lowii is found in an upper montane environments on throughout Borneo. It is famous for feeding on the droppings of tree shrews and birds by luring them with a sugary exudate on the lid of its pitchers. Nepenthes lowii requires highland temperatures and high humidity to thrive. The plant in the first photo is the exact plant you will receive. The other photos are representative of mature plants in our collection also from Trusmadi.
Lowii needs very good drainage or is prone to rot especially when young. We recommend using net pots and a mix with a high portion (>50%) of perlite or other coarse well draining components. The soil should not be kept too wet and should be allowed to go to just damp in between waterings.
This product is considered a Highland Tropical plant. Please see our Shipping and Guarantees policy for cold/hot weather shipping guidelines.
Most of our products come with multiple shipping options. For those that are unpotted, you can add Pots and Soil or Hanging Baskets a la carte.
Temp | Day temperatures in the 70s with a drop to the 50s at night. |
Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
Temp | Day temperatures in the 70s with a drop to the 50s at night. |
Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
Extra small (XS) - <2" leafspan
Small - 2"-3" leafspan
Medium - 3"-6" leafspan
Large - 6"-12" leafspan
Extra Large (XL) - >12" leafspan
XXL - Huge plants that are vining and of flowering size
See our sizing guide for more information.
Extra small (XS) - <2" leafspan
Small - 2"-3" leafspan
Medium - 3"-6" leafspan
Large - 6"-12" leafspan
Extra Large (XL) - >12" leafspan
XXL - Huge plants that are vining and of flowering size
See our sizing guide for more information.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.