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Nepenthes attenboroughii
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I've been growing a wide variety of carnivorous plants for over 2 decades. I got my first Venus flytrap at age 10 and now have an entire greenhouse full of carnivores.
Nepenthes attenboroughii is one of my favorite species of carnivorous plant. A relatively recent discovery, N. attenboroughii was first described in 2007 by a team of botanists led by Stewart McPherson.
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It grows only on the slopes of Mount Victoria, on the Philippine island of Palawan. The plant is named after the brilliant Sir David Attenborough, who is also a Nepenthes enthusiast - fans of his work will remember the many carnivorous plant segments in his documentaries.
The species is famous for its huge bell-shaped pitchers, which can grow up to 30cm tall and are among the largest in the whole Nepenthes genus.
They vary in colour and shape, but their upright lids mean they are always held open to the elements