Ease to Grow: Easy.
Dormancy: No.
Native Range: Parents from tropical Malaysia.
Zones: 8-11 (6-12).

Nepenthes ampullaria is a very distinctive and widespread species of tropical pitcher plant, present in Borneo, the Maluku Islands, New Guinea, Peninsular Malaysia, Singapore, Sumatra, and Thiland Deep red traps but with slightly larger traps. It is medium size with pitchers that are typically a deep blood red color all over. The base plant forms a nice dense cluster, keeping it compact and less vining. It has a very wide temperature tolerance and does well in a window. It is quite good at catching many insects, such as: stink bugs, wasps and yellow jackets. It is a fast grower, and a great house plant, that can be grown outdoors in the warm weather. It is suitable for beginners.

Height: 18+".

Plant Type: Perennial, tropical.
Soil: Live Sphagnum Moss or Nepenthes Mix.
Light: Bright indirect indoors, full to partial sun outdoors.
Use: Grows well on the window sill, or in the sunroom or greenhouse