Planting Depth for Nepenthes mirabilis Rooted Cutting

A grower received a bare-root Nepenthes mirabilis cutting with a long stem and asks how deep to plant it.

Planting Depth

Pot up ~4 cm (1.5 inches) up the stem. Ensure roots are fully covered. This long cutting will likely produce side shoots over time.

Species Notes

N. mirabilis is a vigorous, easy lowlander. Tolerates varied soils, prefers high humidity and warmth. The author's first Nepenthes was a similar cutting from Peter Pauls Nursery (NY), grown successfully for years in a terrarium under fluorescents.

Lowland species like this are excellent for beginners.