Nepenthes hamata Genlisea The alkaloids from the plant

The alkaloids from the plant are considered poisonous to animals

to survive the cold

During winter months plants should be allowed dormancy and will resume vigorous trap production come spring

It can tolerate a light frost

It is well-suited for backyard bog gardens

Nepenthes hamata Genlisea The alkaloids from the plantEase to Grow: Moderate Dormancy: No Native Range: Highlands of Malaysia, Sulawesi Zones: 10 11 (9 12) Nepenthes hamata, is a very rare, highly sought after vicious looking nepenthes with dramatic fang like projections on a highly ribbed dark peristome appearing as a dramatic collar of death. It is a fast growing carnivorous tropical pitcher plant with large, 6+" with tubes that are heavily blotched and streaked in red on an olive green background.