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I just stepped into the world of Nepenthes! I received a very nice looking N. Ventricosa Red from Southbaytraps.com. Super excited!

Looks really good mine is probably just a bit younger than that one if you don't mind me asking , how much?

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I bid $18 total on eBay


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That is a really good-looking form of Ventricosa! Although I have managed to kill one, N. ventricosa is considered to be one of the best beginning pitcher plants to grow. So long as it has adequate space and light, your plant should flourish. From one Nep. noob to another, I would recommend misting your plant as often as possible. I have found that regardless of species, Nepenthes appreciate a good misting with purified water; as often as possible, in fact. My plant has loved being misted several times a day. Best of luck!

silverfly wrote:I just stepped into the world of Nepenthes! I received a very nice looking N. Ventricosa Red from a US-based carnivorous plant store.com. Super excited!

Cute plant! Just leave it alone in a bright window. You can mist in 1-2 times a day if you so choose, and maybe feed it occassionally but you don't have to. Ventricosas are extremely adaptable and will acclimate to most conditions you can provide it within a few months. Best of luck! Oh and, start making a frame for it early . They grow fast and before you know it, you'll have a large, happy vine