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
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
Using the right soil is a must for any pitcher plant to survive. Because they are carnivorous, the pot soil requirement is very different from regular houseplants. In this guide you will learn the best potting media to use to get optimum results. You will also learn what mistakes to avoid when nurturing these plants. … Read more
The pitchers in pitcher plants usually contain fluids which are used to digest food. So it can be alarming to see your pitcher plant is empty. What could be causing this and what do you do about it? There are many possible reasons this can happen, and the good news is you can fix this. … Read more
Learning how to care for pitcher plants during winter is key to their survival. While these plants can adapt to different environments, most will freeze under extreme cold. So it is crucial that you understand how much cold they can handle and what conditions are ideal. This article contains the essential facts you need to … Read more
Pitcher plants are beautiful to look at and it is understandable if you get the urge to touch its leaves and pitchers. But is it a good idea to do so? Is there any risk when you touch a nepenthes or sarracenia? There are some misconceptions about this due to the plants being carnivorous, so … 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