One of the most common questions that new pitcher plant owners ask is how much to feed them. Is once a month okay, or should that be once a week? Do these plants really need to be fed or can they live without eating bugs? Because feeding is a source of nutrition, knowing how much … Read more
There are few things more alarming for a new pitcher plant owner than seeing its leaves slowly or suddenly turn black. Is this a cause for concern or something totally natural? There are many reasons why its leaves can change color, so in this article you will learn what these are and what you should … Read more
You might have seen nepenthes hanging from baskets and they make quit a pretty sight. The good news is you do not need to be an expert gardener to learn how to hang pitcher plants. If you have never done this before, you are in the right spot as this guide is specifically to help … Read more
One day you notice one of the pitchers on your nepenthes has turned brown. This might look alarming but is nothing to worry about, because pitchers have a limited lifespan and will die off eventually. The question is, should you cut off the dying pitchers or just wait for it to naturally fall off and … Read more
The idea of having carnivorous plants like nepenthes inside your home might seem weird or even risky. But the truth is pitcher plants are perfect for indoors. As a decorative plant, nepenthes will certainly stand out from the typical houseplant and they are also safe for humans and pets. But there are many other reasons … Read more
If you are having gnat problems at home you are not alone. Practically everyone who has cultivated plants has or will run into this situation at some point. These insects are quite harmless but can be a real nuisance for plant growers. Can pitcher plants be the answer? Will growing several of these in your … Read more
Pitcher plants have a reputation for eating almost any type of small insect. And in case you are wondering, this includes ants. But is it a good idea to let your nepenthes or sarracenia eat these insects? Or is there any sort of danger associated with it? We decided to research this and you will … Read more
Seeing the pitchers on your nepenthes turn crispy brown can be an alarming sight. Those are the traps used by the plant to catch and eat bugs, so there is clearly something wrong here. What could be the reason for this and is there anything you can do about it? Actually there are a few … Read more
Since pitcher plants are carnivorous and eat various types of bugs, can they feed on mosquitoes too? And if the answer is yes, can nepenthes or sarracenia be used as a natural mosquito repellent? This article will explain the facts and dispel some myths about the topic as well. Pitcher plants eat mosquitoes for their … Read more
Watering pitcher plants can be challenging for a beginner as you have to get it just right. These carnivorous plants need plenty of water, but too much of it will cause root rot. So to make things easier for you, this guide will explain how much you should use and how often. Nepenthes and sarracenia … Read more