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ornamentalFamily: NepenthaceaeGenus: Nepenthes
Cultivar
Sanguinea Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes 'Sanguinea'
Cultivar: Sanguinea
Nepenthes sanguinea is a robust, highland carnivorous plant prized for its prominent, elongated pitchers that can exhibit deep red to orange hues. It thrives in high-humidity environments with bright, filtered light and requires a specialized, nutrient-poor substrate. This exotic species is a classic choice for hobbyists looking to add unique structure and interest to their indoor tropical collection.
A striking tropical pitcher plant known for its large, colorful, tubular traps. This highland species makes an excellent addition to specialized collections in humid, bright indoor environments.
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Repotting / Start Growing
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Bright, indirect light; avoid intense, direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Water
Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged, using only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water; never use tap water containing minerals.
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Mature size
Can grow up to 2-3 feet in length as a vine if provided with climbing support.
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Hardiness
Typically grown as an indoor or greenhouse plant in zones 10-12.
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Growth habit
Vining climber with long, hanging pitcher-bearing leaves.
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Plant type
carnivorous
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
This is a highland Nepenthes species which appreciates a temperature drop at night; maintain high humidity above 60 percent for best pitcher development.
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Climate note
Prefers daytime temperatures of 70-80 degrees and a nighttime cooling period of 50-60 degrees.
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Flower / fruit
Mature plants may produce long, upright racemes of small, brownish-maroon flowers when grown under optimal conditions.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Bright, indirect light; avoid intense, direct sun which can scorch the leaves.
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Growth rate
Moderate
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Fertilizer
Avoid traditional chemical fertilizers. Occasional diluted foliar feeding may be used, but the plant primarily relies on capturing prey for nutrients.
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Pruning
Trim back dead leaves or dried pitchers to maintain plant health and encourage new growth.
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Care notes
This is a highland Nepenthes species which appreciates a temperature drop at night; maintain high humidity above 60 percent for best pitcher development.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
Can grow up to 2-3 feet in length as a vine if provided with climbing support.
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Growth habit
Vining climber with long, hanging pitcher-bearing leaves.
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Spacing
18-24 inches
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Mature plants may produce long, upright racemes of small, brownish-maroon flowers when grown under optimal conditions.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
Typically grown as an indoor or greenhouse plant in zones 10-12.
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Temperature
Prefers daytime temperatures of 70-80 degrees and a nighttime cooling period of 50-60 degrees.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep the substrate consistently moist but not waterlogged, using only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water; never use tap water containing minerals.
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Soil
Requires a very airy, nutrient-poor, acidic medium such as a mix of long-fiber sphagnum moss and perlite.
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Soil pH
4.0-5.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Ideal for hanging baskets or specialized terrariums where humidity levels can be controlled.
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Family
Nepenthaceae
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Foliage Look
Glossy, bright green to reddish-green oblong leaves with prominent central veins.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are alternate and leathery, transitioning into a terminal tendril that develops into the pitcher.
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Fruit Flower Look
Small, non-showy reddish-brown flowers arranged on a vertical spike.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers only appear on mature, large specimens; do not depict on juvenile starter plants.
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Growth Habit Rules
Does not grow as a shrub; requires a vertical or hanging habit. Do not represent as a succulent.
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Mature Plant Look
A long, trailing vine with multiple large, cylindrical pitchers hanging from tendrils, ranging from red to maroon or yellow-green.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Vining stems with leathery leaves, each ending in a tendril that supports a large, tubular, often brightly colored pitcher.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure pitchers have a distinct peristome and lid structure; these are not open-cup flowers but specialized traps.
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Plant Faqs
How often should I water my pitcher plant? Keep the soil consistently moist using only distilled or rainwater to avoid mineral buildup. Does this plant need high humidity? Yes, maintaining humidity above 60 percent is essential for healthy pitcher development. Can I plant this in regular potting soil? No, regular soil contains minerals that will damage the plant; use a mix of sphagnum moss and perlite.
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Root Look
Delicate, fine, white to light brown root system typical of bog-type plants.
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Soil Look
Dark brown to golden long-fiber sphagnum moss mixed with white perlite.
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Starter Stage
Small, young plantlets with several leaves and developing tiny pitchers.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Compact rosettes of lime-green foliage with diminutive pitchers at the tendril tips.
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Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Sanguinea Pitcher Plant. This is Sanguinea Pitcher Plant, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Sanguinea Pitcher Plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future tropical indoor garden you want to create. Focus on the stunning, elongated pitcher traps that develop brilliant red and orange colors as the plant matures. Establish your starter by repotting it into a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining sphagnum moss mix, then move it later to an appropriate hanging basket or final display location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Tags
Nepenthes Nepenthes sanguinea carnivorous plant pitcher plant exotic houseplant highland Nepenthes Agardeni indoor tropicals rare plants
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Youtube Video Summary
Discover the unique beauty of Nepenthes sanguinea, a highland pitcher plant known for its striking, elongated traps. Learn how to provide the humidity and light required to cultivate this fascinating carnivorous species in your own home.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Nepenthes Sanguinea: The Exotic Pitcher Plant
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