Species Name: Nepenthes ampullaria x ventricosa 'Lady Luck'

Common name(s): Bloody Mary Pitcher Plant, Singapore Garden Tech Pitcher Plant, Monkey Cups

Defining Characteristics: 

• This carnivorous plant has blood red stumpy pitchers that are closely clumped together
• A hybrid species whose parent plants are hardy in nature.
• Very rewarding to grow and maintain that also helps control pests
• Looks lovely in a hanging basket

Recommended Pot Size: Small - Medium 

Josh’s Frogs offers a wide variety of glass terrariums, container garden soils, drainage layers, and other supplies for all of your indoor gardening needs.

Temperature requirement: 60-90°F

Humidity: Humid (70-100%)

Watering frequency: Always use mineral-free water with your carnivorous plants, such as rainwater or distilled water. Keep soil consistently moist. 

Lighting:  Partial Shade  - Full Sun 

Soil type: Requires soil with high levels of organic matter and an acidic pH such as Josh’s Frogs Carnivorous Plant Soil

Growth rate: Slow 

Height: 18+ inches

Origin: Southeast Asia (ampullaria); Endemic to the Philippines (ventricosa)

Regional locality: Tropical montane forests

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6-8

Suggested Vivarium/ Animal Terrarium Use:

Aquatic 

Temperate 

• Frogs & Toads
• Lizards & turtles
• Aquatic Set-ups
• Frogs & Toads
• Lizards & turtles
• Snakes
• Geckos
• Temperate Vivariums ✔

Tropical

Desert 

• Frogs & Toads
• Lizards & turtles
• Snakes
• Geckos
• Tropical Vivariums ✔
• Toads
• Lizards and tortoises
• Geckos
• Desert Vivariums

Care Notes: This plant does not require feedings or a dormancy period like other carnivorous plants. Allow this plant to dry out slightly between waterings, but never let it fully dry out.

Shipping Notes: 

As a good practice, Josh's Frogs recommends washing all plants thoroughly, removing as much soil as possible with dechlorinated water before placing them in their final home. Live plants may vary in color, size, and appearance.

The plant pictured is in a 2.5" pot.