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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.
產地
Borneo (Mount Kinabalu and other peaks), montane mossy forests at approximately 1,600–2,600 m elevation
壽命
10+ years
體型
Vine 30-150cm
溫度
10〜30℃
濕度
60〜90%
Animal droppings, insects
Toilet-shaped pitcher
Tree shrew droppings
12-25°C, highland
Difficult
Advanced. 這是一個高級難度的物種。需要專業設備和精確環境控制的高級飼養技能。
Nepenthes Lowii的理想溫度為10〜30℃。推薦濕度為60〜90%。避免溫度驟變,保持穩定的環境。
Nepenthes Lowii的平均壽命為10+ years。透過適當的護理和營養,牠們可以長壽健康地生活。
Nepenthes Lowii成年後通常可達Vine 30-150cm。大小可能因飼養條件和個體遺傳而異。
Nepenthes Lowii的食物為:Animal droppings, insects。目標是適當的餵食頻率和均衡的飲食。
Nepenthes Lowii的價格因品系、大小和血統而有很大差異。請查看我們的市場價格頁面獲取最新價格資訊。
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