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Pitcher plant

Pitcher plant

Nepenthes

DifficultyModerate
SeasonYear-round
FoliageA perennial

Meaning

Money rolling in, a greedy streak

Little "cages" hang from the leaf tips, and they catch insects.

Safe for cats and dogs. Any plant can still upset a pet’s stomach if they eat a lot, so keep it out of reach.

Light

Bright, indirect light

Water

Keep it moist, with pure water

Temperature

20-30°C, not below 15°C

Feed

Not needed

Do this when you get home

  1. Hang it somewhere bright and humid, out of midday sun
  2. Water with pure water or rainwater, and keep the mix moist

Day to day

  • New pitchers only come when the air is humid. Mist often.
  • Don't pour out the liquid inside the pitchers
  • Old pitchers wither. Just cut them off.

Common questions

No new pitchers?

The air is too dry, or there isn't enough light.

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Reminders and a care diary live in the app

Get a nudge when it’s time to water or change the vase water, and keep a diary for each plant, in the PetalPal app. Search “PetalPal” on the App Store or Google Play.