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
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
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