Nepenthes are beautiful tropical pitcher plants and will stand out in your home or garden. If you want to know how to propagate nepenthes, this guide will explain step by step what you need to do. Even if you are a beginner, you should have no problems trying any of these techniques. The easiest way … Read more
Because pitcher plants are not like your typical plant, raising them necessitates a different approach. This is very important because you must be able to determine if the plant is dying and what steps you can take to save it. Pitcher plants can die from lack of water, insufficient light or low humidity. Symptoms include … Read more
Pitchers on nepenthes and sarracenia have to be open, otherwise they will not be able to get any nutrients. Sometimes however you will see the lids are closed. This is not normal but fortunately, you can fix this using any of the following tips. A closed pitcher plant means humidity is too low, there is … Read more
Pitcher plants are a source of fascination, both for their appearance and ability to trap and eat insects. One thing that holds prospective buyers back though, is the thought that they are hard to grow. But keeping pitcher plants alive is actually quite simple if you ask long time owners. But can a beginner handle … Read more
Pitcher plants naturally grow in wetlands, but they can easily adapt to life in a garden or in the case of nepenthes, indoors. If you are growing these plants for the first time and wondering if they should eat crickets, this guide is going to provide the answers. Pitcher plants eat crickets to boost their … Read more
It is true that pitcher plants usually feed on insects, spiders and other small bugs that fall into their traps. But occasionally you might see a snail caught in one of its pitchers. Should you just leave the snail there or will it cause problems for the plant? While rare this can happen, so it … Read more
Naturally found in wetlands, swamps and bogs, pitcher plants are now grown in homes and gardens throughout the world. Yes they can catch flies and other insects with their traps, but the real question is, can pitcher plants dispose of cockroaches and keep those pests away from our homes? Pitcher plants can eat small cockroaches … Read more
When the word pitcher plant food is mentioned, the first thing that comes to mind is an insect. But many people feed worms to their pitcher plants, specifically mealworms and bloodworms. Is this a good idea or one you have to avoid? If you are growing these plants for the first time, it is understandable … Read more
Pitcher plants are carnivorous and eat all kinds of small bugs, whether they are in the wild or in a garden. With their need for meat-based nutrients, is it safe to give pitcher plants hamburger, hot dogs or other foods? While these plants are meat eaters, proper feeding is essential for their growth and health. … Read more
All the feeding and caring that goes into pitcher plants throughout the spring brings up the question, will the plant come back next year? If you want to raise a pitcher plant, knowing its life cycle, behavior and ideal environment will be necessary. This guide will walk you and by the end, you will know … Read more