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Nepenthes spp.
Pitcher Plant
Leaves end in insect-catching pitchers. Use suitable low-mineral water.
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Plant characteristics & growing tips
Pitcher Plant · Nepenthes spp.
Plant characteristics
- Light
- Bright filtered natural light
- Habit
- Tropical carnivorous plant
- Character
- Leaves end in insect-catching pitchers
- Root medium
- Low-nutrient, airy carnivorous-plant mix
- Display
- Pitchers are modified leaves
- Supplied size
- Approx. 20–30 cm excluding pot
Hong Kong growing tips
- Water quality
- Use suitable low-mineral water
- Feeding exception
- Do not add ordinary liquid plant feed to the pot or pitchers
- Water quality
- Use suitable low-mineral water
- Humidity
- Keep humidity with gentle ventilation
- Fertiliser
- Do not apply ordinary pot-plant feed
- Pitchers
- Avoid handling young developing pitchers
References
Planting & styling guide
Settling in & repotting
- Choose a position with bright filtered natural light, allowing room for the plant to grow.
- Use low-nutrient, airy carnivorous-plant mix. Keep the original planting depth and drainage clear.
- Use suitable low-mineral water.
Care in Hong Kong
- Feeding exceptionDo not add ordinary liquid plant feed to the pot or pitchers
- Water qualityUse suitable low-mineral water
- HumidityKeep humidity with gentle ventilation
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Arrange in separate pots so light, water and space can be managed for each plant.
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Frequently asked questions
Pitcher Plant
Should I fill the pitchers with kitchen scraps?
No. Do not add meat, fertiliser or scraps; this can damage the pitchers. Give the plant suitable light, water and humidity.
Will it reliably remove all mosquitoes at home?
No. Pitchers are a botanical feature, not a substitute for mosquito control. Pitcher production also varies with species and conditions.
Is a pitcher a flower?
No. It develops from a leaf tendril and functions as an insect trap; flowers are separate structures.
Why are new leaves not making pitchers?
Light, humidity and acclimatisation affect pitcher development; requirements also differ between Nepenthes groups. Confirm the supplied type and stabilise conditions.
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Is delivery included?
Free-delivery thresholds depend on your area and order total: HK$500+ for Tung Chung / South Lantau, over HK$800 for Discovery Bay, and HK$1,000+ for other areas. Check the delivery fee at checkout.
Will you bring it inside?
With lift access, plants can be placed indoors. For walk-up buildings, standard delivery is to the building entrance. Stair carrying is extra and should be arranged in advance.
Can I collect it from the nursery?
Yes. Pickup is available at 20D Lo Wai Village, Pui O, Monday–Saturday, 10am–5pm. Please make an appointment once your order is ready.