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
Pitcher plants are beautiful to look at, whether indoors or in your garden, in a pot or hanging on a basket. One thing that prospective buyers may wonder though is, do pitcher plants smell bad? Or do they have a pleasant scent like other plants and flowers? The answers to this questions and more are … Read more
Pitcher plants got their name because their plants look somewhat like pitchers. Naturally this brings up the question of can you, or should you, fill it with water? Plants need water obviously, so will it help to fill the pitcher with the liquid? That is the question we will answer here. Whether you should add … Read more
Pitcher plants use their pitcher to trap bugs and eat them. But what if a dead insect falls inside it, or you drop one that has died? Will the plant consume it? In this article we will go over the types of bugs pitcher plants can eat, and foods you must never give it. Pitcher … Read more
Pitcher plants are beautiful to look at but menacing to insects and all kinds of small bugs. Watching them catch prey, you are probably wondering if these plants can actually eat humans. After all they consume meat, so are humans in any danger around pitcher plants? Or are they completely harmless? Pitcher plants do not … Read more
Pitcher plants come in different shapes, colors and sizes, but they all share the need for light. However some species need more than others, so you have to be careful how much of it, natural or artificial, you provide. A lot of light is good but too much can be unhealthy as well. This article … Read more
Pitcher plants are growing in popularity due to their distinct appearance and unique way of capturing and eating bugs. Buying a nepenthes or sarracenia pitcher plant is easy enough. But where is the best place to grow them, outdoors or indoors? Does it really have an effect on the plants? Yes it does actually. Pitcher … Read more
Whether you prefer nepenthes or sarracenia, there is no question that pitcher plants are fascinating. Their colorful leaves and of course feeding mechanism make them solid additions to any home. Once you have grown one it is natural to wonder, how long will pitcher plants live, and how do you extend its lifespan as long … Read more
Pitcher plants are versatile and can grow indoors or outdoors with proper care. There are many types available, though they are usually classified into two: nepenthes and sarracenia. Some species are more particular than others, but it is nothing too difficult. To get an idea of the basic requirements to keep pitcher plants alive, read … Read more