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Carnivorous Partly documented

Nepenthes abalata

A lowland pitcher plant of hot coastal grassland and stunted scrub on ultramafic soils on small islands of the western Visayas and the Calamian group of the Philippines. It was split from N. alata in 2013. It is a true lowlander: grow it hot and humid with strong light, in a greenhouse or warm terrarium.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Full sunDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodClimber

Where it grows wild

It grows in coastal grassland and stunted shrubland on ultramafic (serpentine) substrates, scrambling through grasses and low shrubs in open, sunny sites. Habitats are hot and exposed, and some are burnt periodically, since one observed plant had been completely burnt.

Published records run from sea level to about 20 m, and a recent observation on Malalison Island is at about 100 m. It is a strict lowland species.

Philippines: CulionPhilippines: Cuyo ArchipelagoPhilippines: Malalison (Antique)Philippines: Panay (Aklan)Philippines: Coron (Palawan)

🔒 Growing it like that

The wild conditions above, turned into targets for a shelf, a tent or a greenhouse. The full profile has:

✓ Day and night temperature targets, and the limits it tolerates
✓ Humidity band, and how to hold it
✓ Light as DLI and PPFD for a grow light
✓ Wet and dry seasons, and whether to rest it
✓ Substrate and airflow
✓ A step-by-step setup to grow it like the wild

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