Nepenthes 'Bloody Mary'

The Nepenthes 'Bloody Mary' is one of the most visually striking tropical pitcher plants available. A hybrid of N. maxima and N. trusmadiensis, this cultivar is prized for its deep blood-red pitchers, vigorous growth, and wide temperature tolerance. When grown in bright light, the pitchers deepen to an intense crimson, making it a showpiece in any collection.

Key Features

• Cultivar: Bloody Mary (N. maxima × N. trusmadiensis)
• Pitcher Color: Deep crimson to blood-red, intensifying with bright light
• Pitcher Size: Large, well-formed pitchers with prominent peristome
• Growth Habit: Vigorous grower suitable for intermediate to highland conditions
• Versatility: Excellent for windowsills, terrariums, and greenhouses

Care Requirements

• Light: Bright indirect to direct morning sun
• Water: Distilled, rainwater, or RO only; keep media consistently moist
• Soil: Well-draining peat/perlite or pure sphagnum moss (no fertilizers)
• Temperature: 60–85°F (15–29°C); tolerates a wide intermediate range
• Humidity: 50–80%
• Dormancy: Not required — grows year-round under stable conditions

What You Will Receive

• One live Nepenthes 'Bloody Mary', shipped as a Bare‑Root Wrapped in Moist Sphagnum.
• Secure packaging to protect pitchers during transit
• Care instructions and cultivar labeling included

Each plant is unique, and pitcher size or coloration may vary slightly by season. The Nepenthes 'Bloody Mary' is a must-have for anyone looking to add a bold, vividly colored tropical pitcher plant to their collection.