D260 Close-up of opening of pitcher of Nepenthes sibuyanensis x truncata with rain drops. A carnivorous plant that is frequently referred to as ' Pitcher plant ', Nepenthes feeds on insects that fall into the pitcher and are trapped in the water it contains. As a tropical rainforest plant, these insectivorous species can only be grown in an outdoor garden in warm climates where they require a sheltered, shady position and adequate moisture. In cooler areas they can be successfully cultivated in a glasshouse.

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