Nepenthes mikei Takengon, Aceh, Sumatra

Nepenthes highland and intermediate are tropical carnivorous plants with pitcher traps, thriving in mountainous areas with warm days and cool nights. They require high evening humidity and can tolerate summer heat but not extreme cold.

• The description claims that some species are more tolerant of summer heat but avoid extremely hot days over 28 degrees or very cold nights below 8 degrees.
• The description claims that intermediate Nepenthes prefer daytime temperatures between 28-30 degrees and nighttime temperatures between 14-16 degrees.