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Growing Nepenthes ampullaria: Warm, Humid Conditions and Terrarium Necessity by Climate

Strict Lowland Requirements

All varieties need night >70°F, day 75–90°F, bright filtered light, high humidity. Poor adaptation to low humidity. Terrarium essential except in tropical zones (S. Florida, Puerto Rico, Hawaii). Speckled variety available June/July; also N. bicalcarata. See care sheets.

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