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Nepenthes Rafflesiana
IntermediateNepenthes rafflesiana
A large Nepenthes widely distributed in SE Asia with huge pitchers and varied coloring.
Dificultad
Intermediate
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Esperanza de vida
10+ years
Tamaño
Vine 50-300cm
Humedad
60〜90%
Dieta
Insects
Acerca de
Nepenthes rafflesiana is a large lowland species widely distributed across the Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, and parts of the southern Philippines. Named in honor of Sir Stamford Raffles, it is among the most morphologically variable Nepenthes, exhibiting pitchers that range from white with purple mottling to entirely deep red. Upper pitchers of mature plants can exceed 50 cm in length and are documented to occasionally trap frogs and other small vertebrates in addition to insects. As a lowland species, it requires warm temperatures (22–35°C) and high humidity (70%+), with sphagnum or equivalent media kept consistently moist. The species grows very large, necessitating ample space, but is otherwise a robust and rewarding subject in tropical collections.
Información básica
Origen
Malay Peninsula, Borneo, Sumatra, and southern Philippines, lowland tropical rainforests
Esperanza de vida
10+ years
Tamaño
Vine 50-300cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Humedad
60〜90%
Dieta
Insects
Guía de cuidado
Pitcher
Very large
Temperature
22-35°C
Range
Wide in SE Asia
Color
Highly variable
CarnivorousNepenthesLargeSE Asia
Preguntas frecuentes de Nepenthes Rafflesiana
Q¿Qué tan difícil es mantener Nepenthes Rafflesiana?
A
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
Q¿Cuál es la temperatura ideal para Nepenthes Rafflesiana?
A
La temperatura ideal para Nepenthes Rafflesiana es 10〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 60〜90%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
Q¿Cuál es la esperanza de vida de Nepenthes Rafflesiana?
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