Looking for something unusual, exotic and rare? Try this plant. It's native to the island of Sumatra in Indonesia, and researchers didn't discover this plant until 2004. The pitchers have a unique toilet shape, so the plant was affectionately called jamban, which means toilet in Indonesian.
This is a vigorous grower, and despite its highland status, it grows well as a houseplant and produces a rambling vine. Pitchers range from reddish orange to green. As a highlander, however, it prefers very cool nights. Other than that, it’s very easy to care for. Keep the soil moist at all times and provide lots of sunlight through a sunny south or east window.
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BRIEF PLANT FACTS
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| Adult Pitcher Size: |
8 inches. |
| Type of Plant: |
Tropical perennial. |
| Natural Habitat: |
Island of Sumatra, Indonesia. |
| Elevation: |
5900 - 6900 feet. |
| Sunlight: |
Partial to filtered sun. |
| Day Temperature: |
65° - 85°F. |
| Night Temperature: |
45° - 65°F. |
| Cold Tolerance: |
True tropical. Grow as houseplant in cold climates. |
Starter plants are in 3-inch pots. Plants are approximately 3 inches in diameter and are well established to lower humidity in our greenhouse.
(First two photos below are from Wikipedia.)
