{"product_id":"nepenthes-pitcher-plant","title":"Nepenthes - Pitcher Plant 4\"","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNepenthes – Pitcher Plant 4″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the coolest carnivorous plants you can grow indoors. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNepenthes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly called Tropical Pitcher Plants, produce specialized leaves that develop into hanging pitchers designed to attract, trap, and digest insects.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite their exotic appearance, Nepenthes can make surprisingly manageable houseplants when given the right conditions. The big three are \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebright light, good-quality water, and consistent moisture\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrow in bright, indirect light with some gentle direct morning sun if available. Keep the growing medium consistently lightly moist, but not waterlogged. Unlike many bog-dwelling carnivorous plants, Nepenthes generally \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eshould not sit permanently in a tray of water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003edistilled, reverse-osmosis, or rainwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e whenever possible. These plants are adapted to nutrient-poor environments and can be sensitive to the dissolved minerals found in some tap water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bright, indirect light. Good light is important for healthy growth, coloration, and pitcher production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Keep consistently lightly moist. Do not allow the plant to dry completely. Distilled, RO, or rainwater is recommended.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate to high humidity encourages the best pitcher development. Established plants can adapt to typical household conditions, but very dry air may cause pitchers to develop poorly or dry prematurely.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeeding:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e No fertilizer or insect feeding is necessary for basic survival. If the plant catches the occasional small insect, it will take care of the rest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Most commonly grown Nepenthes hybrids are comfortable in normal warm household temperatures. Protect from cold drafts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePot size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4″ nursery pot.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd no, you don't need to feed it hamburger. Give it good light, clean water, and a little humidity and let the plant handle the hunting.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Accidental Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"4\" HB","offer_id":50373819662693,"sku":null,"price":34.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0852\/4775\/4597\/files\/68B3B70B-61CC-4426-B442-52053A8E9CED.jpg?v=1790741372","url":"https:\/\/accidentalplantshop.store\/products\/nepenthes-pitcher-plant","provider":"The Accidental Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}