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Nepenthes gracilis - Pitcher Plant - 4 Inch Hanging Basket

Ed's Plant Shop  |  SKU: EDS0428NEP

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$29.99
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Description

Captivating Carnivorous Charm - Nepenthes Gracilis

Nepenthes Gracilis, also known as the Slender Pitcher Plant, is a tropical carnivorous plant that adds a wild, exotic feel to any plant collection. With its slender, elongated pitchers, it efficiently captures insects, making it both a functional and striking addition to your indoor or outdoor space.

Add an Exotic Touch to Your Collection With A Pitcher Plant

This low-maintenance plant thrives in high humidity and indirect light, making it perfect for terrariums or humid environments. Its unique shape and carnivorous nature make Nepenthes Gracilis a captivating choice for plant enthusiasts looking to expand their collection with something truly different.


Nepenthes (Pitcher Plant) Profile

  • Botanical Name: Nepenthes gracilis
    Common Name(s): Slender Pitcher Plant
    Family: Nepenthaceae
    Native Range: Southeast Asia

Nepenthes (Pitcher Plant) Care Guide

  • Care Level: Moderate
  • Light: Prefers bright indirect light but can tolerate some direct sunlight
  • Water: Keep the soil consistently moist. Nepenthes prefer rainwater or distilled water to avoid mineral buildup.
  • Humidity: High; thrives in environments with at least 60-80% humidity
  • Temperature: 70-85°F, avoid cold drafts
  • Pruning: Prune dead leaves and pitchers as needed to encourage new growth
  • Feeding: Occasional feeding of insects or freeze-dried mealworms in pitchers, especially if grown indoors
  • Propagation: Stem cuttings or layering
  • Growth: Trailing or climbing, pitchers can reach up to 8 inches in length
  • Pests: Watch out for aphids, mealybugs, and spider mites
  • Toxicity: Non-toxic to humans and pets

Fun Fact About Nepenthes Gracilis: Insect-Eating Mechanism

Nepenthes Gracilis is known for its ability to catch and digest insects through its unique pitcher-shaped leaves. The plant secretes a sweet nectar that lures insects into the slippery pitcher, where they are trapped and digested. The fluid inside the pitcher contains enzymes that help break down the insect, providing the plant with essential nutrients like nitrogen, which is often lacking in the soil. This natural insect-trapping mechanism helps the plant thrive in nutrient-poor environments and adds an intriguing twist to its care.

Historical Background of Nepenthes Gracilis

Native to Southeast Asia, Nepenthes Gracilis is part of a large family of pitcher plants that have adapted to thrive in tropical rainforests. Historically, these plants have fascinated botanists and naturalists due to their carnivorous nature and unique adaptations. In their native habitats, they can be found growing in nutrient-deficient soils, where their carnivorous pitchers provide the nutrients they need to survive. The name "Nepenthes" comes from Greek mythology, referring to a magical potion that banishes sorrow, which is quite fitting considering the awe these plants inspire.

Frequently Asked Questions

Shipping

How do you ship your plants?

We carefully package each plant with love by hand right from our shop in Brooklyn. Extra steps are taken to ensure that every leaf arrives in pristine shape by using polyfill and encapsulating the plant in a protective paper sleeve. The soil is also hydrated before shipping so that the plant has plenty of water for it's travel to your doorstep. We offer several shipping speeds, so please choose the one that you feel comfortable with depending on your location. 

Will my plant look like the one on the website?

Awesome question, we're glad you asked. Given the nature of our plant shop, we're constantly moving plants in and out of the shop, making it difficult and borderline impossible to keep an exact picture of each plant. In addition to the constantly rotating crop, we often grow in batches of 6, 12, or sometimes more! With this quantity we are unable to take a photo of each and every plant. The photos that we attach to each product listing is going to be of a plant that represents the average size and fullness of that set of plants. Some may be slightly larger or smaller, but in general, similar.

Do you include heat packs with your plants?

We offer Heat Packs for sale separately from the plants in 40, 60 and 72 hour increments. Please add a heat pack or two to your order if you live in an area where your order may be affected during transit by cold temperatures. We are not responsible for orders that are placed and damage is incurred to the plant if a heat pack is not purchased.

Which heat pack should I choose?

Heat packs come in three different increments, so please choose the appropriate hour increment depending on the speed of shipping that you choose during checkout. For example, if you choose a cheaper shipping option that will take longer, please select the 72 hour heat pack. If you've chosen a shorter method of shipping, the 40 or 60 hour increment would work! We like to encourage our customers to always get more than you need, just to be on the safe side!

How long will it take to receive my order?

Standard shipping normally takes 3-5 days. Next day shipping is available on all domestic orders (for an additional charge). International shipping times depend on the products and destination (estimated at checkout).

Do you offer express shipping?

All orders are shipped 5-8 business days from the date it is placed. Please note that as a small plant shop, we do everything in our power to get orders out as fast as we can in the order that they come in. If you have circumstances that require expedited fulfillment, please connect with you and we can potentially offer options. 

What countries do you ship to?

We ship our selection of rare, healthy, and unique houseplants all across the United States including California. At this time, due to customs and agricultural limitations, we are unable to ship plants internationally from the United States.

Returns and Refunds

How do I return a product?

Items must be returned within 30 days after receiving your order. Items must be returned in the same condition in which they were received, be unworn/unused, have any tags still attached, and include all the original packaging.

How long will it take to receive my refund?

Refunds are processed within 7 days from when we receive the item(s).

What should I do if my plant arrives in poor shape? 

In the extremely unlikely event that your plant arrives in less than perfect condition, you're covered by our 15-day plant health guarantee. Simply snap a photo of your plant and send it over to us. We'll happily take a peek and offer suggestions on how to perk it back up, offer a store credit, or send a replacement. We like to make it as easy as possible!

Can I return or exchange a plant?

At this time, we do not accept returns on plants. In extreme circumstances where a return of a plant is necessary, the customer is responsible for the return shipping and a refund will only be issued if the plant arrives back to us in living condition.