Meet Nepenthes, the exotic beauty also called the tropical pitcher plant or monkey cup. Unlike your everyday greenery, these fascinating plants boast dramatic, pitcher-shaped leaves that double as insect traps. Each pitcher springs from the end of a leaf, forming a natural cup designed to lure, capture, and digest unsuspecting bugs—making Nepenthes both a conversation starter and a marvel of nature.
These plants thrive where most others struggle, growing happily in nutrient-poor soils by supplementing their diet with whatever they catch. You’ll often find them in the wilds of Southeast Asia, especially Borneo, where they climb and sprawl their way through the rainforest.
What makes them so good at what they do? The pitchers feature slippery rims, waxy insides, and a pool of digestive liquid at the bottom—all perfectly crafted to trap and break down prey. Most Nepenthes are natural climbers, with vines that can really take off if you let them.
Our Nepenthes comes in a 6-inch hanging nursery pot the price includes 6% state sales tax. Add a touch of the extraordinary to your plant collection with this one-of-a-kind carnivorous wonder!