Nepenthes gracilis in Perak and Johor.

This is a very common species can be found everywhere in Malaysia. Normally it is growing on the slope of the mountain, road side, riverbank, as well as inside the jungle with low or high humidity. But this is the species require very strong sun light and moist substrate.

Local carvinorous plant hobbyists are not fancy about this species. But those from Europe, United State, Canada and etc are crazy about this species. As it is not easy to grow under low temperature environment. Especially winter. (Malaysia is a tropical country without 4 season.)

Has passing by this place so many times. Not really want to stop and take a look. Perhaps, I had seen it so many times. Here are some pictures taken from 2 different states in Malaysia. Perak and Johor.

Perak
Check out the hill slope. If you are driving fast, you won't notice this species at all. As it is growing together with the ferns, wild orchids and etc. And this hill slope with morning and afternoon sun. Very strong. Temperature is around 32-36C.


All of the upper pitches explore under direct sun light are reddish.


This is another hill slope covered by trees. Quite shady. Most of the pitchers are greenish. As you can see the sun light really make the different. Notice the seed pods?


One of the pitcher cover by ferns and branches...Minimun of sunlight.


This yet to open pitcher shining under direct sunlight... Emmm...make me thinking of something dirty. :p


The male flower... Yes. There are male and female flower.


Johor
This picture was taken in Muar, Johor. Same as other site, as N.gracilis growing under direct sun light. But this is not on the hill slope. But wide open space and very moist area. Picture taken at 10:30am.


The pitcher here slightly yellowish. Saw the fly on top? It drop inside right after i took this picture. Guess this is it's last picture taken. Smile....


If you see carefully, you can there are some water marks still remaining on the leaves. Guess this area is moist at night.


Just love the color....


Small bunch of pitchers. Around thumb size only.


For the expert in carnivorous plant, this species is very easy to grow. But it is not for the newbie. As if you are just into this hobby. Advise you to read more article and google for more advices in the internet before keeping any. Although this species is common and everywhere. But it is still under the protection of Malaysia government. Illegal poacher will end up in jail + fine. So, if you want any. Please buy from flower nursery. Or login to http://petpitcher.proboards61.com/index.cgi to get more infor.


Just love flowers...wild orchid.


Tinny pink flower at the road side.