Nepenthes [Pitcher Plant]
Carnivorous Plant (Nepenthes spp.) is a carnivorous plant growing 1-3 feet tall, hardy in USDA zones 10-11, with moderate growth in moist, well-drained soil, requiring bright, indirect light and high moisture, and it is neither edible nor medicinal.
Habit
Carnivorous
Height
0.2-1 m
Growth
Moderate
Soil
Peat-rich, well-drained
Shade
Bright, indirect
Moisture
High
Edible
No
Medicinal
No
Origin
Southeast Asia
Climatic Condition
Tropical, Humid
Temperature (°)
22-30°C
Humidity (%)
80-90%
Potting media
Peat-based
Fertilizers
Organic, slow-release
Watering
Regular, moderate
Plant Weight
100-200 g
Flowering Time
Summer, Year-round
Soil Ph level
5.5 - 6.0
Water Ph level
5.5 - 6.5
Soil EC
0.5-1 dS/m
Yield Per Plant
Ornamental, Insect-catching
NPK ratio
05:10:10
life Span
Perennial
Health Benefits
Insectivore, medicinal
Common Diseases and Remedies
Common Diseases
Root Rot, Fungal Infections, Aphids, Mealybugs, Spider Mites
Symptoms
Wilting, soft roots, black spots, sticky residue
Organic Remedies
Improve soil drainage, remove affected parts, use neem oil
In-Organic Remedies
Fungicides, systemic insecticides