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N. Mirabilis (Nepenthes mirabilis)

Nepenthes mirabilis is a carnivorous pitcher plant with large, colorful traps that capture insects. It is grown for its unique ornamental appeal.

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Sunlight

Bright, indirect light.

Watering

Keep soil consistently moist, use pure water.

Soil

A well-draining, acidic mix of peat moss, sphagnum moss, and perlite or sand.

Temperature

Warm temperatures are ideal.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed traps, do not fertilize soil.

Care Requirements

Light

Bright, indirect light.

Avoid prolonged direct sun.

Water

Keep soil consistently moist, use pure water.

Avoid tap water due to mineral content.

Soil

A well-draining, acidic mix of peat moss, sphagnum moss, and perlite or sand.

Temperature

Warm temperatures are ideal.

Avoid frost and extreme cold.

Habitat

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Fertilizer

Feed traps, do not fertilize soil.

Use small insects or diluted foliar spray.

Plant Overview

Plant Type

Vine

Plant Category

Ornamental

Plant Place Type

Ground, Pot, Hanging

Plant Environment

Outdoor, Greenhouse, Indoor

Lifespan

Perennials

Plant Height

3-5 m

Spread

3-5 m

Growth Rate

Moderate

Dormancy

None

Leaf Color

Green

Leaf Type

Lanceolate

Flower Size

1-2 cm

Optimal Sunlight Lux

50000

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Synonyms
Nepenthes albolineata F.M.Bailey
Nepenthes alicae F.M.Bailey
Nepenthes armbrustae F.M.Bailey
Nepenthes bernaysii F.M.Bailey
Nepenthes cholmondeleyi F.M.Bailey
Nepenthes echinostoma Hook.f.
Nepenthes fimbriata Blume
Nepenthes garrawayae F.M.Bailey
Nepenthes jardinei F.M.Bailey
Nepenthes kennedyana F.Muell.
Nepenthes macrostachya Blume
Nepenthes moluccensis Oken
Nepenthes moorei F.M.Bailey
Nepenthes pascoensis F.M.Bailey
Nepenthes tubulosa Macfarl.
Phyllamphora mirabilis Lour.
Taxonomy
  • kingdomPlantae
  • divisionTracheophyta
  • classMagnoliopsida
  • orderCaryophyllales
  • familyNepenthaceae
  • genusNepenthes
  • speciesNepenthes mirabilis
Toxicity

Toxic for humans

No

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Toxic for pets

No

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Edible

No

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