Pure or Hybrid:		Pure

Type:			Lowland - Grows below 3000 feet above
			sea level.  They experience hot days,
			warm   nights  and   continuous  high
			humidity!

Origin:			Mindanao, Philippines

Adult Pitcher:		Near 24" tall and 8" to 10" round.

Lighting:		Needs  bright  light,  but not direct
			sun light.  If kept in  a greenhouse,
			it requires 50% shade cloth.

Watering:		Water from above and allow the excess
			to  completely drain.  Water daily in
			this method.  Does  not  like  to  be
			kept in standing water!

Comments:		This  species  is  an  easy  to  grow
			specimin  but takes  nearly ten years
			to reach maturity. Merrilliana is one
			of the  largest species in the genus.
			It  can  hold  up  to  4  quarts   of
			digestive   juices.   It   absolutely
			requires a very large pot  with loose
			medium for good  drainage.   However,
			root  rot  is very common  with  this
			species, especially in adult plants.

Where I got it:		From a friend in Florida.


My New Plant Comming In July!

Adult Plants





  


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