Carnivorous Supply

Nepenthes 'St. Gaya'

Name: Nepenthes 'St. Gaya'
Brand: Carnivorous Supply
SKU: NEPH-STGA-HYB-001
Price: 19.99 USD
Availability: InStock

Nepenthes 'St. Gaya'

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Plant Details

Scientific Name: Nepenthes 'St. Gaya'
Type: Tropical Pitcher Plant Hybrid
Growing Type: Beginner
Plant Size: Established plant with pitchers
Pot Size: 2.5-inch pot
Growth Habit: Upright, eventually climbing vine
Trap Type: Passive pitfall pitchers
Notable Trait: Heavily speckled pitchers with excellent pitcher production

Nepenthes 'St. Gaya' is one of the most popular tropical pitcher plant hybrids thanks to its vigorous growth, impressive pitcher production, and beginner-friendly care. This hybrid is a cross between Nepenthes khasiana and Nepenthes (ventricosa × maxima), combining the hardiness of its parents with beautifully speckled pitchers that can develop rich shades of red, burgundy, and green.

Each plant ships in a 2.5-inch pot with pitchers already on the plant.

Nepenthes 'St. Gaya' is considered an intermediate hybrid, making it an excellent choice for windowsills, grow tents, greenhouses, and indoor growing. It tolerates a wider range of temperatures than many Nepenthes species and is well known for producing pitchers consistently, even for newer growers.

Its heavily speckled pitchers, striped peristome, and reliable growth have made 'St. Gaya' one of the most recommended Nepenthes hybrids for anyone looking to start or expand their carnivorous plant collection.

Care Notes

This Nepenthes hybrid thrives in bright indirect light. Higher light levels encourage stronger pitcher production and more vibrant coloration while avoiding prolonged direct afternoon sun.

Use only distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water. Keep the growing media evenly moist but never saturated.

Plants are grown in a nutrient-free sphagnum based mix custom for nepenthes!

Nepenthes 'St. Gaya' appreciates moderate to high humidity but is more forgiving than many species, making it an excellent choice for growers of all experience levels. As the plant matures, it will produce increasingly large pitchers and eventually develop a climbing vine.