Pitcher Plant Lady Luck

Description

Pitcher Plant ‘Lady Luck’

(Nepenthes ‘Lady Luck’)

Description

Pitcher Plant ‘Lady Luck’ is a compact, hybrid Nepenthes variety admired for its bright red to maroon pitchers with a glossy finish and flared rim. The tubular pitchers naturally trap insects, making the plant carnivorous and functional as well as ornamental. Its manageable size and colorful pitchers make it an excellent choice for indoor gardens, terrariums, and shaded balconies.

Plant Care

Light

• Bright indirect light is ideal
• Avoid direct afternoon sunlight
• Can tolerate gentle morning sun

Watering

• Keep the soil consistently moist, not soggy
• Use only RO water, rainwater, or distilled water
• Do not allow the pot to dry out completely

Soil / Potting Mix

• Use a carnivorous plant mix (sphagnum moss, perlite, orchid bark)
• Never use regular garden soil or compost

Humidity

• Prefers high humidity (60–80%)
• Mist regularly or place near a humidifier

Temperature

• Ideal range: 18–30°C
• Protect from cold drafts and temperatures below 12°C

Feeding

• Feeds naturally on insects
• No fertilizers required
• Do not feed meat or human food

Pruning

• Remove dried pitchers and old leaves to encourage new growth

Growth Habit

• Compact and bushy
• Produces colorful pitchers throughout the year under good conditions

Special Notes

• Do not use chemical fertilizers
• Always keep pitchers partially filled with natural digestive fluid or clean water
• Safe and attractive for indoor spaces