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Nepenthes lowii
A Nepenthes with toilet-shaped pitchers that collect tree shrew droppings as nutrition.
Nepenthes lowii is a highland species native to Borneo, occurring at altitudes of approximately 1,600–2,600 m in montane mossy forests on Mount Kinabalu and several other peaks. The species is celebrated for its unusual mutualism with treeshrews (Tupaia spp.) and mountain tree rats: the underside of the pitcher lid secretes a nutritious exudate that attracts these mammals, which perch on the pitcher rim to feed and defecate directly into the pitcher fluid, providing a significant proportion of the plant's nitrogen intake. This relationship has driven the evolution of the species' characteristically wide-mouthed, stable pitcher shape. Cultivation requires highland temperature conditions (days 20–25°C, nights 10–15°C), sphagnum-based media with good drainage, and moderate to high humidity. It is considered one of the more rewarding highland Nepenthes for experienced growers.
产地
Borneo (Mount Kinabalu and other peaks), montane mossy forests at approximately 1,600–2,600 m elevation
寿命
10+ years
体型
Vine 30-150cm
温度
10〜30℃
湿度
60〜90%
Animal droppings, insects
Toilet-shaped pitcher
Tree shrew droppings
12-25°C, highland
Difficult
Advanced. 这是一个高级难度的物种。需要专业设备和精确环境控制的高级饲养技能。
Nepenthes Lowii的理想温度为10〜30℃。推荐湿度为60〜90%。避免温度骤变,保持稳定的环境。
Nepenthes Lowii的平均寿命为10+ years。通过适当的护理和营养,它们可以长寿健康地生活。
Nepenthes Lowii成年后通常可达Vine 30-150cm。大小可能因饲养条件和个体遗传而异。
Nepenthes Lowii的食物为:Animal droppings, insects。目标是适当的喂食频率和均衡的饮食。
Nepenthes Lowii的价格因品系、大小和血统而有很大差异。请查看我们的市场价格页面获取最新价格信息。
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