Pitcher Plant - Suki

Description

Pitcher plants (or pitfall traps) are carnivorous plants whose prey-trapping mechanism features a deep cavity filled with liquid known as a pitfall trap. The sides of the pitcher are slippery and may be grooved in such a way so as to ensure that the insects cannot climb out.

PLEASE NOTE: DO NOT WATER WITH CHLORINATED WATER

Care Guide

Origin: Madagascar, Southeast Asia, & Australia.

Botanical name: Nepenthes Rafflesiana x Sibuyanensis

Family: Nepenthaceae.

Suitable: Indoor.

Max spread: 10cm.

Pet Friendly: Non-toxic. 

Water: Frequently. Keep soil moist, don't allow soil to dry out.

Light: Full Sun to Partial Shade. Leaves will be damaged in direct sun. The variegation will be more pronounced in brighter light.

Temperature: 16 - 21ºC. Ideal room temperature.

Humidity: High. 60%+. Gently mist leaves twice a week with distilled water. 

Soil: 50:50 mixture of sand and peat moss is recommended. 5.0 ph. Slightly Acidic.

Fertilizer: Lightly. Once a month in spring & summer.