Nepenthes ampullaria DVD Given good growing conditions

Given good growing conditions

By Nigel Hewitt-Cooper

showing some wear and darkening

but prefers open

The dark red flowers are fragrant

Nepenthes ampullaria DVD Given good growing conditionsEase to Grow: Easy Dormancy: No Native Range: Philippine Lowlands Zones: 12 13 (11 13) Nepenthes ampullaria, is a small, low growing carnivorous tropical pitcher plant with lots of little pot shaped pitchers with narrow, backward turned lids. Traps in this clone have a nice dark red tint, and wide, prominent wings. Traps are barrel shaped and can get up to 4" in length. It is heat tolerant and does well in a window. It is quite good at catching large