It has been great seeing all these photos of fantastic specimens of N. rajah. So, seeing the
level of interest in this plant, I've decided to post a picture of one of my own rajahs. The photo I've provided is not great -- but it does show the entire plant. This specimen is about 65 cm in diameter, and has two growth points. The one on the left has produced a pitcher which is clearly visible, and which is about 13 cm in length. The new growth point, centered in the pot, is about 18 months old. For reference, the diameter of the pot is 45 cm. Currently, there are seven
active pitchers on the plant, with three more forming.
This plant came to me about five years ago. It was a cutting from a friend's plant, and the
leaves were about 8 cm long. I rooted it, and in five years it has grown to the size you see
in the photo. In my experience, this species grows rapidly, and benefits greatly from regular
feeding with insects. My personal opinion is that wide pots, with coarse, well-drained compost,
are best for this species. However, I also cannot argue with the success represented by
a plant fourteen year of age....
Here it is:
five year old rajah.
level of interest in this plant, I've decided to post a picture of one of my own rajahs. The photo I've provided is not great -- but it does show the entire plant. This specimen is about 65 cm in diameter, and has two growth points. The one on the left has produced a pitcher which is clearly visible, and which is about 13 cm in length. The new growth point, centered in the pot, is about 18 months old. For reference, the diameter of the pot is 45 cm. Currently, there are seven
active pitchers on the plant, with three more forming.
This plant came to me about five years ago. It was a cutting from a friend's plant, and the
leaves were about 8 cm long. I rooted it, and in five years it has grown to the size you see
in the photo. In my experience, this species grows rapidly, and benefits greatly from regular
feeding with insects. My personal opinion is that wide pots, with coarse, well-drained compost,
are best for this species. However, I also cannot argue with the success represented by
a plant fourteen year of age....
Here it is:
five year old rajah.