I have quite a large collection of <em>Nepenthes</em> that started off with mainly highland species and some lowland plants too. I have always had an interest in <em>Nepenthes</em>, growing many different species from an early age. In the last few years I have built up my collection extensively.
In 2007 I travelled to Borneo to search for Orchids and the indigenous pitcher plants of the genus <em>Nepenthes</em>. There are about 170 species of these carnivorous plants in various sizes and colours. The number of hybrids is immense.
Here are some photographs of Nepenthes in my collection.
A Nepenthes trap is a modified leaf. At an early stage of leaf growth the central mid-rib starts to extend past the end of the leaf and a swelling develops at the very end. Over a period of time from weeks to months, a trap inflates, the lid pops open and it is ready to attract its pray.
