Pitcher Plant
Nepenthes · Tropical hanging pitchers for bright humid windowsills and terrariums.
- Height20–40 cm
- LightBright indirect light
- CareDifficult
Tropical hanging pitchers for bright humid windowsills and terrariums.
- Light
- Confirm light requirements before purchase
- Available height
- 20–40 cm
- Free delivery over HK$1,000
- Estimated delivery in 3–7 working days after payment
- Carried in and placed (lift buildings)
Included in this price
Nursery pot and potting soil included. Decorative planters are sold separately.
Estimated delivery: 3–7 working days · Rates vary by area & order value
Delivery rates & pickup
Free delivery: Tung Chung / South Lantau HK$500+; Discovery Bay over HK$800; other areas HK$1,000+.
Date confirmed by WhatsApp. Lift access: placed indoors. Walk-ups: building entrance; stair carry extra.
Pui O nursery pickup: Mon–Sat, 10am–5pm, by appointment once your order is ready.
Complete your plant setup
Add pots and care essentials to your order.
Choose a size to suit your nursery pot. Size details
Send up to 5 photos of your room or garden and we'll email plants, planters and placement within one business day.
What the price includes
- The plant: one plant, 20–40 cm tall, delivered in its nursery pot with potting soil, ready to place or to repot into a planter of your choice.
- Delivery details: we message you to confirm a date; walk-up buildings are delivered to the building entrance.
- Pickup available: by appointment at our Pui O nursery, Mon–Sat 10:00–17:00.
- Care guide included: message us on WhatsApp any time after delivery.
Pitcher Plant
Care & specifications
Tropical hanging pitchers for bright humid windowsills and terrariums.
- Plant height
- 20–40 cm
- Recommended placement
- To confirm: Living room · bright window; Bedroom · bright window
- Uses
- Ornamental foliage
- Light needs
- Bright indirect light
- Water needs
- High
- Care level
- Difficult
Full details & care guide
Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes spp.)
Introduce a unique and fascinating touch to your indoor space or garden with the Pitcher Plant ( Nepenthes spp. ). Known for its stunning, tubular "pitchers" that trap and digest insects, this carnivorous plant adds a dramatic, exotic appeal to any collection. Whether grown in hanging baskets or pots, Pitcher Plants are perfect for those seeking a conversation-starting, low-maintenance plant with natural insect control benefits.
Key Features
- · Exotic Carnivorous Blooms: Features unique, tubular pitchers that attract and trap insects, offering a fascinating display of nature's ingenuity.
- · Low-Maintenance Beauty: Once established, Pitcher Plants are easy to care for and thrive with minimal effort.
- · Tropical Appeal: Often referred to as "monkey cups," these plants have a distinctly tropical look and grow best in warm, humid environments.
- · Natural Pest Control: As a carnivorous plant, the Pitcher Plant helps naturally reduce unwanted pests in your indoor or outdoor spaces.
- · Interesting Growth Habit: With their hanging or upright pitchers, these plants add texture and unusual charm to your plant collection.
Specifications
- · Common Name: Pitcher Plant, Monkey Cup
- · Botanical Name: Nepenthes spp.
- · Pot Size: H12cm x W12cm
- · Plant Height (excluding pot): Approx. 20cm -30cm
- · Total Height with Pot: Approx. 40 cm
- · Flowering Season: Typically blooms in late spring to summer (but flowers are rare in indoor conditions)
- · Recommended Placement: Humid indoor areas, terrariums, or outdoor spaces with bright, indirect light
Care Tips
- · Sunlight: Prefers bright, indirect light; avoid direct sunlight, which can scorch the leaves.
- · Watering: Water with distilled or rainwater to prevent mineral buildup; keep the soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
- · Humidity: Thrives in high humidity; consider placing the plant in a humidity tray or using a room humidifier.
- · Fertilizer: Avoid standard fertilizers; Pitcher Plants receive nutrients from insects and do not require additional feeding.
- · Maintenance: Clean the pitchers periodically to remove any debris and prevent mold growth.
Example photos
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