Nepenthes 'Bloody Mary'
Nepenthes ‘Bloody Mary’ is a striking carnivorous houseplant with deep red pitchers set against rich green foliage. The vivid colouring and unusual hanging traps give it a dramatic, exotic look, while its compact growth habit makes it more manageable than many other Nepenthes varieties.
Perfect for bright indoor spaces with good humidity, it works beautifully on shelves, plant stands or in terrariums where its pitchers can hang freely. Its long-lasting traps and relatively easy care make it an excellent choice for anyone looking to grow a carnivorous plant at home.
- Other names: Tropical Pitcher Plant
- Useful to know: Non-toxic - safe around pets and children
- Eventual height: 30-50cm (with trailing pitchers)
- Origins: Hybrid of Southeast Asian Nepenthes species
Nepenthes Care Sheet
Light: Bright, indirect light is ideal. Avoid strong direct sunlight
Water: Keep compost consistently moist using rainwater or distilled water. Do not allow to dry out
Soil/Nutrition: Use a free-draining carnivorous plant mix such as sphagnum moss. Do not use fertiliser
Humidity: Prefers higher humidity for best pitcher development
Pruning and propagation: Trim old pitchers as they fade. Can be propagated from stem cuttings
Experience level: Moderate
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EAN code5056583123518
- Pot Size8.5cm
Nepenthes Plant Care
Watering
Keep the Nepenthes soil continually moist. This can be done by placing a waterfilled dish under the plant. It is a myth that the pitchers of the Nepenthes need to be refilled regularly. The plant does this on its own.
However, it is possible that the pitchers lose their moisture during transport. Larger plants are often transported with the pitchers upside down. In that case, the pitchers can be refilled once(!) to a quarter with rainwater to prevent the traps from drying out.
Location
In general, the Nepenthes needs a humid location. However, the Nepenthes Bloody Mary is a lot less picky and does well in almost every living room.
The plants do need light, but no direct full sun. We also recommend keeping the plant inside.
Fertilizer
We do not recommend to give these plants fertilizer.
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