Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux




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Quick Care Guide
Light
Bright indirect • approx. 10,000–20,000 lux
Watering
Water when ~0–10% dry
Substrate
Moisture-retentive + airy • Steady-moist • Organic-forward • Fine
Temperature
Ideal: 20–30 °C • Avoid below: 16 °C
Humidity
Humid 60–80 % +
Growth habit
Climbing carnivorous herbaceous perennial.
Support
optional
Growth speed
High
Max size indoors
Max. height with support: 300 cm • Max. spread: 200 cm
Toxicity & safety
Non-toxic
Origin & habitat
Horticultural hybrid of Nepenthes ventricosa × Nepenthes ampullaria
Outdoor growing
Indoor only
These care values are quick reference points for indoor growing. Use them as a guide, then adjust for pot size, substrate, temperature and how quickly the substrate dries.
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Nepenthes ‘Bloody Mary’ is a popular hybrid between N. ventricosa and N. ampullaria. It combines the vigorous growth of ventricosa with the compact, clustering habit of ampullaria, producing a reliable plant that thrives in a wide range of conditions. Its pitchers are the main attraction: a brilliant, uniform red that makes this cultivar one of the most decorative Nepenthes available.
This cross merges two contrasting species: N. ventricosa, valued for its robustness and pitcher form, and N. ampullaria, known for its tubby, ground-hugging pitchers and clumping habit. The result is a hybrid that is both visually dramatic and exceptionally forgiving in cultivation.
Nepenthes ‘Bloody Mary’ is one of the most widely grown hybrids thanks to its combination of color, vigor, and compact size. It is suitable for windowsills, terrariums, or greenhouses, and adapts well to both novice and experienced growers.
The genus name Nepenthes comes from Greek ne (“not”) and penthos (“sorrow”), referring to the mythical potion nepenthe, said to banish grief. The cultivar epithet ‘Bloody Mary’ highlights its intensely red pitchers.
If you want a Nepenthes that grows fast, stays compact, and dazzles with vivid red pitchers, ‘Bloody Mary’ is the perfect choice. Its ease of culture and ornamental impact make it a must-have hybrid for any collection.
Plant names, growth habits, natural habitats and indoor care guidance are checked against trusted botanical, habitat and horticultural references before publication.View our plant care resources and references.