Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes)- small

Description

Here is a complete Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes) Care Guide for you, Teddy 🌿—perfect if you’re growing it at home or for Alans Garden.

🌱 Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes) Care Guide

☀️ Light

• Prefers bright, indirect sunlight
• Morning sun is fine, avoid harsh afternoon sun
• Low light = fewer or no pitchers

💧 Watering

• Use RO (RO water), rainwater, or distilled water
• Keep soil slightly moist, never dry
• Water 2–3 times a week (more in summer)
• Do not use tap water (salts harm roots)

🌡️ Temperature

• Ideal: 18°C – 32°C
• Protect from cold below 12°C
• Likes warm, humid climate (good for most parts of India)

💦 Humidity

• Needs 60%–80% humidity
• Mist lightly once a day
• Can place pot on pebble tray with water

🌿 Soil / Potting Mix

Use well-draining carnivorous mix:

• 40% Sphagnum moss / coco peat
• 30% perlite
• 30% orchid bark

(Do not use garden soil)

🍽️ Feeding

• Usually catches insects itself
• Indoors: feed 1 small insect/month
• Do NOT give fertilizer inside pitchers

✂️ Pruning

• Cut dry/brown pitchers
• Remove dead leaves to keep plant healthy

🌼 Repotting

• Every 1.5–2 years
• Use plastic pot (better moisture retention)

🐛 Pests & Problems

🌸 Bonus Tips

✔️ Never use chemical fertilizer
✔️ Don’t empty liquid inside pitchers
✔️ Avoid air-conditioned rooms
✔️ Hanging baskets work best

I