Nepenthes curtisii

Not much is known about the natural history of this plant. It's been in cultivation for many decades and many stories are associated with it. Some speculate that it's a form of Nepenthes maxima. Others contend that it's a horticultural hybrid, Nepenthes maxima x albomarginata. A few other growers think it's a type of N. stenophylla. We tend to think it's a form of N. maxima because upper pitchers of both plants are very similar in size, shape, and color. However, that's not definitive enough to call it a form of N. maxima. To this date, we have yet to see its lower pitchers. Our mother plant produces only upper pitchers, regardless of how it is grown. The pitchers are funnel-shaped and yellow-green with solid brown peristome. Regardless of its natural history, N. curtisii is a hardy grower. All of our stock plants come from a mother plant that was purchased in the early 1990s!

Type of Plant: Tropical pitcher plant for indoor growing.
Pitcher Size: Up to 6 inches.
Sunlight: Bright filtered to partial sun.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts dried sphagnum moss and perlite only.
Temperatures: Above 70°F during the day; 55°-70°F during the night. Always protect from frost.

PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Established rooted cutting, which may produce lower or upper pitchers.
• Acclimated for windowsill growing.
• Shipped in a 4-inch pot. Care instructions are included.

The first photo is descriptive of the mother plant in our collection. The last photo shows established cuttings ready for new homes. Pitchers may or may not be present at the time of shipping.