"Orthus" is a carefully selected specimen resulting from the self-crossing of "Night." Its pitchers are tall and remarkably dark, darker than "Night" itself. It thrives where the sun shines brightly, nights are warm, and the growing season is long. In late summer, this plant produces its largest pitchers of the season, with very dark colors that extend down the pitcher before fading to green. "Orthus" has become one of our favorite plants in the nursery.

PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Mature division from select mother plants.
• Shipped potted in a 4-inch pot.
• Care instructions and our 30-day guarantee are included.

ABOUT MATURE DIVISIONS
After we divide our mother plants, we allow the rhizomes to mature for at least one full growing season, sometimes two, before including them in our inventory. You get a much more vigorous and robust plant than one that has been recently divided.

GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 18 inches in favorable conditions.
Peak Season: Late-season, with its best pitchers typically appearing in September.
Sunlight: Full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight during the growing season.
Water: Keep the soil wet with rainwater, distilled water, or other low-mineral water of 50 ppm or less.
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9; mulch in colder regions.
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SEASONAL APPEARANCE
January-March: Plant is dormant with no pitchers.
April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
May: Fully developed pitchers will gradually appear.
June-August: Full display of pitchers.
September: Plant produces its best pitchers of the season.
October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.

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