Nepenthes are certainly amongst the most spectacular evolutonary products of the plant kingdom. The astonishing beautifully shaped and colourful "pitchers" are actually modified leaves evolved after millions of years to trap insects and to utilise their nutritious remains as sustenance. Some pitchers can grow to 30 cm in height and contain litres of viscous digesting fluid.
Nepenthes are the tropical pitcher plants of the old world. Despite the fact that they are the only Genus of the Nepenthaceae family, there are more than 80 species found in regions such as the tropical West Affrica, India, Northern Australia and South east Asia.
These fascinating Nepenthes' pitches come as the Jade Collection and is now available. |
