Pitcher/Nepenthes Plant/Eating mosquitoes/flies - Fresh gardening balcony plant

Name: Nepenthes (Pitcher Plant)

Nepenthes, commonly known as pitcher plants, are tropical carnivorous plants known for their distinctive pitcher-shaped leaves that trap and digest insects. These plants are native to Southeast Asia, including Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Madagascar. Nepenthes belong to the family Nepenthaceae and are adapted to nutrient-poor environments by obtaining nutrients from their prey.

The nepenthes is the most prominent feature, which resembles a pitcher or funnel with a lid. The interior is slippery and the pitcher contains digestive juices to catch and digest insects.The pitcher is usually brightly colored in green, red, purple, or yellow and may have spots or stripes to attract prey.

Watering:

Use soft water, such as rainwater or distilled water, and avoid hard tap water that contains minerals and chlorine.Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Adding a small amount of water to the pitchers can help maintain humidity.

*Disclaimer:

1.Plants from different shipments can varies in terms of size and appearances, hence photo shown is for reference only.

2.⁠ We will check the condition of the plant before every shipment.However, as plant is perishable, we strongly recommend you or your family member to check thoroughly the condition of the plants upon receiving. We will not be able to perform any refund or exchange after you or your family members have signed off the items.