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Nepenthes peltata

Pitcher plant

A scrambling pitcher plant found only on Mount Hamiguitan in south-eastern Mindanao, where it grows on ultramafic soils from about 865 to 1635 m. It is named for its peltate leaves, whose tendril joins the underside of the blade rather than its tip, and its squat lower pitchers reach about 28 cm with prominent crests down the front. It is an intermediate-to-highland grower that likes strong light, mild days, cool nights and constant moisture.

At home, aim for
Day IntermediateTargets in Plantistry
Night Close to the dayTargets in Plantistry
Humidity Humid airBand in Plantistry
Light Bright, filtered lightDLI and PPFD in Plantistry
No rest periodGrows in the ground

Where it grows wild

Terrestrial on ultramafic substrates, in upper montane mossy forest, secondary vegetation, ridge tops, cliff sides and landslides. It prefers direct sun but tolerates shade. Mount Hamiguitan's upper slopes include a dwarf 'pygmy' forest on ultramafic soil, which is low and open.

Recorded from 865 to 1635 m on Mount Hamiguitan. The measured climate site is at 1188 m, near the middle of that range.

Philippines (Mindanao)

🔒 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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