Nepenthes Deroose Alata

SKU:
36DER
$19.95
(67 reviews)

Deroose Alata is an excellent plant for the beginner. It's easy to grow, and you really have to go out of your way to kill it. Pitchers are durable and beautifully pink-red. On larger plants, pitchers can be 6 inches tall. This plant also grows quicker than other types of Nepenthes. You can end up with a long vine in just a few months, which makes this plant one of the most rewarding carnivorous plants to grow. Many garden centers mistakenly label this plant as Nepenthes Alata. However, it is actually a hybrid, Nepenthes alata x ventricosa.

Type of Plant: Tropical pitcher plant for indoor growing.
Pitcher Size: Up to 6 inches.
Sunlight: Bright filtered to partial sun.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts dried sphagnum moss and perlite only.
Temperatures: Above 70°F during the day; 55°-70°F during the night. Always protect from frost.

PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Juvenile plant, approximately 3 inches tall.
• Acclimated for windowsill growing.
• Shipped in a 3.5-inch pot. Care instructions are included.

The first photo is descriptive of juvenile plants ready for new homes. Pitchers may or may not be present at the time of shipping.

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Reviews

  • 4
    Healthy

    Posted by Larry DeFever on April 14, 2019

    Plants arrived in great condition but have not produced any traps yet

  • 5
    Excellent plant...quick and safe delivery.

    Posted by Richmond Parker on December 30, 2018

    As usual these folks provide great plant

  • 5
    Excellent plant, service!

    Posted by Dan Birch on December 29, 2018

    The plants came in excellent condition, have continued to grow well, producing more pitchers and looking great! I’m just following their growing tips exactly as recommended.

  • 5
    Wonderful 1st time experience, will purchase more!

    Posted by Alyssa Pratt on December 3, 2018

    Upon receiving the package, I was immediately impressed with how the plant was packed. And thank you for making it easy to succeed in providing care for this plant. This was the first time I have made a purchase of a carnivorous plant and by following the detailed instructions of the care guide that was provided, I have been able to keep it alive without much effort. I can't wait to see more pitchers form! Thank you. I will be ordering again.

  • 5
    Great plant

    Posted by Davina on December 2, 2018

    Came packaged well, and way healthy with 2 pitchers and one growing. It's since grown 3 more. I live in a desert area, so I mist it at least 2 times daily. But nothing major. Great plant overall.

  • 3
    Not as good as the last one, that's for sure.

    Posted by James Goldman on December 2, 2018

    I'd bought a Nepenthes x Derrose Alata a few years ago for my office. This plant only gets artificial light, albeit a grow light, and when I'm out of town, I rely on my undependable co-workers to mist/water it. This plant is a monster. I've named her Cleopatra Jones due to her exotic and vigorous nature! This plant, well, not so much. It has flowered on a short stalk, but I believe that it's a survival mechanism. We'll see, but I don't have high expectations for a long life.

  • 5
    Nepenthes x Deroose Alata

    Posted by Lina Ferreira on September 24, 2017

    Great shape, quick shipping, fantastic online information.

  • 4
    Still waiting

    Posted by J.Remy on April 4, 2017

    The plant arrived in great condition, great packaging. It still has not shown any development, unlike the other plants I got. Its not dying so far as I can tell, but not growing either. Hopefully it starts to take off soon, but it is still April, afterall. All in all, very happy with my purchase.

  • 5
    Great Plant

    Posted by Matthew Severson on November 12, 2016

    My N. Deroose Alata was larger than most nepenthes sold on the internet, which was a pleasant surprise. So far, it is growing like a weed and I have no problems with it.

  • 5
    Plant condition as received

    Posted by Richard Reising on October 16, 2016

    Excellent

  • 5
    Pitcher plant

    Posted by Brian Brockway on September 6, 2016

    Plant was shipped when they said it would. Arrived in excellent condition. Plant was very healthy.

  • 5
    Excellence

    Posted by Kathy Gleason on August 28, 2016

    The plant Nepenthes x Deroose Alata arrived in very good condition. Your care in making sure that each plant is encompassed with the proper packing material has always impressed me. Both of the new arrivals a prospering well. Thank you