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Carnivorous Well documented

Nepenthes truncata

A large pitcher plant endemic to the southern Philippines (Mindanao, Dinagat and Leyte), with heart-shaped leaf tips and some of the biggest pitchers in the genus, up to 40–50 cm tall. It grows on open, wet slopes, ridges and exposed cliffs among tall grasses from near sea level to about 1500 m, and sometimes on ultramafic ground. In cultivation it is a vigorous lowland-to-intermediate plant that needs bright light, warmth and plenty of space.

At home, aim for
Day Warm-growingTargets 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

Open mountain slopes, ridges and exposed rock cliffs among tall grasses in wet forest areas, including ultramafic sites in Surigao del Norte. It is mainly a terrestrial rosette plant, though it has also been photographed growing as an epiphyte in the Pantaron Range.

Published ranges are 0–1500 m and 230–1500 m. Plants from higher altitudes are sometimes called highland forms. None of the 7 wild records used carries an elevation.

Philippines: Mindanao (Agusan, Bukidnon, Cotabato, Davao, Misamis Oriental, Surigao)Philippines: DinagatPhilippines: Leyte

🔒 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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