Big Carnivorous Pitcher Plants in Kinabalu

Plants on Mount KinabaluI saw this big carnivorous pitcher plant when I was climbing Mount Kinabalu in Malaysia last week.

While orchids and carnivorous pitcher plants are among the park’s most famous plants,  they are rare along the park’s most worn tourist trails.  I could find a few small carnivorous pitcher plants while I was hiking Mount Kinabalu, but it was Arnold, my tour guide, who brought me to see this big pitcher plant 🙂

Plants on Mount KinabaluHere are a few more carnivorous pitcher plants.


Mt Kinabalu, the highest mountain in South-East Asia, is located in Kinabalu National Park. The presence of Mt Kinabalu is one of the contributing factors to the wide variety of animal, bird, insect and plant life found in the park.

Plants on Mount Kinabalu Plants on Mount Kinabalu

The terrain ranges from lush, green rainforest at the park’s lowest altitudes, while further up the mountain, rhodendron and coniferous forest is prevalent. At the highest altitudes, stunted plant growth and small marsupials survive in a harsh environment.

Plants on Mount Kinabalu Plants on Mount Kinabalu

Photos taken at around 3000 m.

Plants on Mount Kinabalu Plants on Mount Kinabalu Plants on Mount Kinabalu

Photos taken at around 4000 m.

5 comments to Big Carnivorous Pitcher Plants in Kinabalu

  • wow thanks for sharing these wonderful pictures. The Carnivorous Pitcher Plants are really amazing aren’t they? They almost look like a shoe! What kinds of insects do they feed on?

  • I hope you didn’t swallow that pitcher he he… funny photo.

    Nice shots of Mt KK. You are so fortunate. I have not been there before! I must make a trip there to see for myself.

  • Zoli

    Hi, I’m Zoli from Budapest (Hungary, Europe).
    I love your site, I found it when I tried to find something about hydroculture. I’d like to set up one by myself instead of complete kits, as you done. It’s simple and beautiful, and your other ideas are great too!
    Mount Kinabalu is a wonderful place, but it is too far for me…
    (sorry for my english)

    • Sandy Sandy

      Hi Zoli,
      It’s great that you like my site 🙂 Hydroculture is wonderful! And it’s easier to set up than hydrophonics. I love it too!

      And you don’t need to apologize for your English. Your English is very good 😉

      Happy Gardening!

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