Pitcher plants, known for their unique pitcher-shaped traps, are fascinating additions to indoor gardens. These carnivorous plants not only offer visual appeal but also serve as natural pest control. This guide shows you which pitcher plants you can grow indoors. Key Takeaways: Nepenthes (Tropical Pitcher Plants) Nepenthes, commonly known as tropical pitcher plants, are renowned … Read more
With its distinctly shaped green-purple pitchers, nepenthes lowii is going to stand out among other plants anywhere. Native to Borneo, n. lowii is easy to grow and adapts well to indoors and outdoors. The key is making sure the environment is conducive to growth and development. This highland pitcher plant prefers high humidity and 65-80 … Read more
Nepenthes sanguinea is prevalent in many parts of Malaysia and Thailand, and this tropical pitcher plant varies in color from green, red, yellow to orange. Pitcher size ranges from 4 to 12 inches (10-30 cm) and takes little effort to grow. N. sanguinea can be cultivated indoors and outdoors under ideal conditions. Bright, indirect light … Read more
Endemic to Indonesia, the word jamban is Indonesian for toilet, which is not surprising given its appearance. Others think its pitchers look more like a bell. What everyone can agree on however, is that nepenthes jamban looks striking and unique. The other nice thing about this highland pitcher plant is that you can grow it … Read more
Found in many Southeast Asian countries, nepenthes gracilis is notable for its long, vibrant pitchers. These specialized in insect traps are either green or speckled red, sometimes dark and in other variants bright. N. gracilis is a common lowland nepenthes and is easy to grow under the right conditions. You can use the following guide … Read more
A result of n. maxima and n. northiana, nepenthes Miranda is known for its colorful, 15 inch pitchers. These tropical pitcher plants also produce yellow brown flowers and are ideal for beginners because they grow easily. If you want to try your hand with carnivorous plants, n. Miranda is a very good place to start. … Read more
The byproduct of n. rafflesiana and n. ampullaria, nepenthes hookeriana is a lowland species known for its speckled pitchers. This plant is easy to grow particularly in warm climates. If you are a beginner you will have a fun time nurturing this plant because it is beautiful and low maintenance. Nepenthes hookeriana grows in full … Read more
The product of n. ampullaria and n. ventricosa x spectabilis, nepenthes Bloody Mary derives its name from its vivid red pitchers. It is one of the easier pitcher plants to grow especially if you live in a warm climate. There are some things you have to keep in mind though if you want to cultivate … Read more
Found in many parts of the Philippines, nepenthes alata is known for its colorful leaves and large pitchers. It is a beautiful carnivorous plant and also happens to be one of the easiest to grow. If you want to add something unique to your collection, n. alata is a good choice. If you follow this … Read more
Named after the famous naturalist David Attenborough, nepenthes attenboroughii is endemic to many parts of Southeast Asia. In the wild these pitcher plants grow up to 5 feet (1.5 m) with 12 inch (30 cm) wide pitchers. Those for home cultivation are much smaller but also easier to grow. While aimed at collectors, anyone can … Read more