Tropicals
Nepenthes 'Gaya'
Gaya tropical pitcher plant · hanging basket
Crimson-striped pitchers develop at the ends of leaf tendrils, trapping small insects. Gaya is a vigorous named Nepenthes hybrid with a compact habit. Bright filtered light, humid air and pure water help it form its distinctive pitchers; it is not a hardy outdoor bog plant.
At a glance
- Water
- Keep moist with pure, low-mineral water
- Light
- Bright filtered light; avoid scorching afternoon sun
Sizes & prices
- 6"$29.99
Catalog updated September 8, 2026. This is not a live stock count; please call to confirm availability and price.
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Pet safety
- Pets
- Clemson Extension lists tropical Nepenthes pitcher plants as pet-safe. Discourage chewing and keep the hanging display secure.
If a pet eats a potentially toxic plant, contact your veterinarian promptly.
Seasonal interest
- Foliage
- Modified leaves form hanging insect-trapping pitchers.
Growing & care
- Growing medium
- A loose, well-drained carnivorous-plant mix, not rich garden soil.
- Water quality
- Use distilled, rain or reverse-osmosis water.
- Humidity
- Humid air supports pitcher development.
- Winter
- Keep frost-free indoors; individual species may need different day/night temperatures.
- Feeding
- Small insects can supplement nutrition; avoid ordinary soil fertilizer.
- Size & growth
- Gaya is vigorous but relatively compact. Allow room for leaves and hanging pitchers; small/medium/large sales sizes describe the plant now, not its final mature size.
Sources & photo credits
Reviewed September 26, 2026. Growing conditions vary by location.