🌿 Nepenthes ‘Gaya’ Care Sheet
 
(Beginner-friendly tropical pitcher plant)
Botanical name: Nepenthes ‘Gaya’
Type: Carnivorous hybrid (very hardy & forgiving)
Difficulty: Easy → Intermediate
 
☀️ Light
Bright indirect light is ideal
Can handle gentle morning sun
Too little light = few or no pitchers
Avoid harsh midday sun unless well acclimated
 
🌡️ Temperature
Day: 22–30 °C
Night: 15–20 °C
Very tolerant of typical indoor and greenhouse conditions
 
💧 Humidity
Ideal: 60–80%
Will still pitcher at ~50% humidity
Improve humidity with grouping plants or light misting (not essential)
 
💦 Watering
Use rainwater, RO, or distilled water only
Keep soil consistently moist, never waterlogged
Do not let the pot dry out completely
Never use tap water (salts will damage roots)
 
🌱 Growing Medium
Free-draining, airy mix such as:
Long-fiber sphagnum moss
Sphagnum + perlite / orchid bark
Never use standard potting soil
 
🪴 Pot & Growth Habit
Shallow pot with excellent drainage
Great for hanging baskets
Produces compact, colourful pitchers with red speckling
 
🍽️ Feeding
Feeds itself if pitchers catch insects
Optional:
1 small insect per pitcher every 2–4 weeks
❌ No fertiliser in soil
❌ Do not overfeed
 
✂️ Maintenance
Trim off dried pitchers and leaves
New pitchers form from new leaves (patience is key)
Pitchers may drop after shipping or environment changes — normal
 
⚠️ Common Issues
No pitchers: Low light or humidity
Brown leaf tips: Mineral buildup or low humidity
Pitchers drying up: Underwatering or sudden environmental change
 
✅ Why Choose ‘Gaya’?
Extremely forgiving and resilient
Excellent for first-time Nepenthes owners
Beautiful pitchers without demanding conditions