Choosing Small Nepenthes for a Bright Bathroom Window

Compact Nepenthes for Limited Space

Most Nepenthes are vines that eventually grow large; pruning (cutting the vine) keeps them manageable. They grow slowly, so vining stage may take years. Suitable species for a south bathroom window in Portland, OR:

• N. sanguinea
• N. gymnaphora
• N. ramispina
• N. 'DeRoose Alata'
• N. reinwardtiana
• N. sibuyanensis
• N. mikei
• N. burkei

Follow-Up: East Window and Terrarium Lighting

In Oregon, east windows get morning fog—avoid for Nepenthes. From your list, avoid N. belli (needs warmth), N. aristolochoides (too slow), N. lowii (slow, humidity-sensitive). N. sibuyanensis can be tricky if air is dry. N. glabrata and N. gymnaphora are best for acclimation. Terrariums work but plants will outgrow them. Your 100W compact fluorescent for 6 hours supplements sundews adequately.

Good growing!