{"product_id":"rare-nepenthes-albomarginata-tropical-pitcher-plant","title":"Rare Nepenthes albomarginata: Tropical Pitcher Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eNepenthes albomarginata tropical pitcher plant– Rare Nepenthes , Exotic pitcher’s plant, Perfect Gift for Plant Collectors (seedpod)\u003cbr\u003e\n1 seedpod can give any seedling plant 50-100 plant\u003cbr\u003e\n✅ Taxonomy \u0026amp; Name Origin\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGenus: Nepenthes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpecies: albomarginata\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAuthority: T.Lobb ex Lindl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eName meaning: “albo” (white) + “marginata” (margin) – refers to the distinctive white band near the pitcher’s peristome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Natural Habitat\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNative range: Borneo, Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAltitude: Typically sea level to 1,200 m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHabitat: Lowland to lower montane forests, often on sandy or rocky soils, in open sunny spots or light forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Distinctive Features\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePitchers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShape: Cylindrical to slightly funnel-shaped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 10–15 cm tall (can reach up to 20 cm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Usually green to reddish-brown; notable white band of trichomes just below the peristome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFunction of white band: Attracts termites – a unique mutualistic adaptation. Termites gather there and fall into the pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeaves: Long, lanceolate, bright green.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGrowth habit: Climbing vine, produces tendril-bearing leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Unique Ecological Role\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe white band secretes a substance that attracts termites, which serve as a major prey source. This is a rare specialization among Nepenthes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Cultivation Requirements\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTemperature: Prefers lowland conditions (warm: 25–32 °C day, 18–24 °C night).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHumidity: High humidity (70–90%) essential.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLight: Bright filtered light (50–70% shade).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater: Use pure water (RO or rainwater), keep medium moist but well-drained.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSoil mix: Loose, airy medium (e.g., sphagnum moss + perlite + orchid bark).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding: Occasional live\/freeze-dried insects if grown indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e✅ Interesting Facts\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTermite specialization makes it one of the few Nepenthes species with a strong prey preference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOften cultivated by enthusiasts due to its distinct white margin and unique ecological behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":54414725644472,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":54414725677240,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0989\/8432\/9400\/files\/il_fullxfull.7147235420_czdl.jpg?v=1792303587","url":"https:\/\/www.arriettystudio.com\/products\/rare-nepenthes-albomarginata-tropical-pitcher-plant","provider":"ArriettyStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}