{"product_id":"nepenthes-louisa-pitcher-plant-jumbo-green-carnivorous-plant-50mm-pot","title":"Nepenthes ‘Louisa’ Pitcher Plant | Jumbo Green Carnivorous Plant | 50mm Pot","description":"\u003cp\u003eNepenthes ‘Louisa’ is a beginner-friendly carnivorous pitcher plant that generously produces giant, bug-catching traps. This epiphytic variety forms an arching rosette of glossy green leaves that develop into slightly fuzzy, pale green tubes reaching up to 20cm long. Inside these enzyme-filled pitchers lies a hidden surprise of vibrant red freckles. It makes a fascinating indoor feature or a striking outdoor specimen for warm, tropical spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJumbo pale green pitchers up to 20cm long\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHidden red freckles inside the tubes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGenerous pitcher production\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlossy green foliage that darkens as it matures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEpiphytic growth habit (grows naturally on trees)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarnivorous bug-dissolving enzymes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrows to approximately 1m high\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 50mm Pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupplied as a healthy young Nepenthes ‘Louisa’ plant growing in a 50mm nursery pot.\u003c\/b\u003e The 50mm measurement refers to the pot’s width. It does not refer to the plant’s height or width. Plant height, leaf number, and root development will vary naturally. The supplied plant will be considerably smaller than the mature specimens shown in product photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCultivar: \u003ci\u003eNepenthes hirsuta × Rebecca Sober\u003c\/i\u003e 'Louisa'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent, easy-to-grow choice for beginners\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrives in warm, highly humid conditions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStrictly requires overnight temperatures above 10°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for indoor growing or tropical shade houses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied in a 50mm nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSuitable Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIndoor feature plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHanging baskets\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical and warm-climate gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural indoor insect control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConservatories and bright bathrooms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlanting Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Never use standard potting soil. Plant exclusively in a highly aerated, fast-draining orchid mix containing chunky bark, sphagnum moss, or coir to allow air to reach the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePot:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a container with excellent drainage holes, preferably a hanging basket to allow the pitchers to dangle naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare Instructions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the growing medium consistently moist, but never soggy or waterlogged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/b\u003e Mist the plant regularly to maintain the high humidity required for healthy pitcher development.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/b\u003e The plant sustains itself by catching insects. Mature plants may benefit from a highly diluted orchid fertiliser applied just once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eClimate:\u003c\/b\u003e Loves warmth and humidity. It must be protected from the cold and kept in an environment that stays strictly above 10°C at night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBotanical Name:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003eNepenthes hirsuta × Rebecca Sober\u003c\/i\u003e 'Louisa'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCommon Name:\u003c\/b\u003e Louisa Pitcher Plant, Monkey Cups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Carnivorous epiphyte\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/b\u003e Arching rosette\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/b\u003e Glossy green\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePitcher Colour:\u003c\/b\u003e Pale green with red interior freckles\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/b\u003e 1m\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePosition:\u003c\/b\u003e Bright, indirect light\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:\u003c\/b\u003e Fast-draining orchid mix (bark, sphagnum moss, or coir)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWater Needs:\u003c\/b\u003e Moderate to high (must remain moist, never soggy)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTolerances:\u003c\/b\u003e Requires warm, humid conditions; highly frost and cold sensitive\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSupply Format:\u003c\/b\u003e Live young plant supplied in a 50mm nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eEnd Use:\u003c\/b\u003e Indoor plant, hanging baskets, tropical gardens\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Information\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupplied as a young tubestock plant growing in a 50mm nursery pot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 50mm measurement refers to the pot size, not the plant’s height\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant size, foliage colour, and root development will vary naturally\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMature size depends on climate, humidity, position, and care\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plant must be kept above 10°C at night\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduct photographs may show mature, established plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQ\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Nepenthes ‘Louisa’ hard to grow?\u003c\/b\u003e No, it is highly recommended for beginners because it is resilient and very generous with its pitcher production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat potting mix does it need?\u003c\/b\u003e It must be planted in an airy orchid mix (bark and sphagnum moss). Regular soil will rot the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow big do the pitchers get?\u003c\/b\u003e The tubes can reach up to 20cm long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat size plant will I receive?\u003c\/b\u003e You will receive a healthy young plant growing in a 50mm nursery pot, ready to pot up into an orchid mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan it stay outside in winter?\u003c\/b\u003e Only in frost-free, tropical climates where night temperatures never drop below 10°C. 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