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Carnivorous Little published: much of this is inferred from related species

Nepenthes palawanensis

A giant-pitchered highland Nepenthes known only from Sultan Peak in central Palawan, discovered in 2010. Its pitchers can exceed 35 cm tall and hold 1.5–2 litres, and are lined with orange to red hairs. It is closely related to N. attenboroughii of nearby Mount Victoria and is listed as Endangered.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Ordinary room humidityBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Open montane vegetation near the summit of Sultan Peak. By analogy with N. attenboroughii on Mount Victoria, it grows on rocky ultramafic soils among low scrub and grasses, largely in the open.

Published range 1100–1236 m on Sultan Peak. There are no wild GBIF records.

Palawan (Philippines)

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✓ 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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