Ampullaria Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes ampullaria
Family: Nepenthaceae
Ampullaria Pitcher Plant grows in partial shade and prefers warm moist acidic substrate. Water needs: High.
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How to Grow Ampullaria Pitcher Plant
Ampullaria Pitcher Plant growing information includes sunlight requirements of Partial shade, soil conditions listed as Warm moist acidic substrate with a soil pH of 4.5-6.0, and High water needs. The listed hardiness zones are 11-12. For propagation reference, the database lists germination or establishment information for Ampullaria Pitcher Plant as 30-90 days, with planting or establishment depth listed as Surface sow. Days to maturity are listed as 3-5 years.
Plant Overview
Ampullaria Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes ampullaria) is listed in the Nepenthaceae family and categorized as a carnivorous plant with a perennial life cycle. This profile summarizes growing information for hardiness, light, soil, water, seed starting, maturity, and other available cultivation details. Difficulty is listed as Moderate.
- Plant ID
- PLT-0863
- Family
- Nepenthaceae
- Plant type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Life cycle
- Perennial
- Difficulty
- Moderate
Growing Conditions
Ampullaria Pitcher Plant is listed for partial shade conditions. Water needs are listed as high. The database soil reference is Warm moist acidic substrate. The listed soil pH range is 4.5-6.0, and the listed hardiness range is 11-12.
- Hardiness zones
- 11-12
- Sunlight
- Partial shade
- Soil
- Warm moist acidic substrate
- Soil pH
- 4.5-6.0
- Water needs
- High
Seed & Germination
For seed starting, the listed germination time is 30-90 days and the seed depth is Surface sow. The listed time to maturity is 3-5 years. Use these values as general reference points and adjust for local climate, seed source, and growing conditions.
- Germination
- 30-90 days
- Seed depth
- Surface sow
Harvest & Propagation
- Days to maturity
- 3-5 years
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Growing Reference Note
Plant performance can vary with climate, soil, weather, cultivar, seed quality, and gardening methods. The values on this page are general database reference ranges rather than a substitute for local extension guidance or seed-packet instructions.