Tropical Pitcher Plant Care Tips For Beginners & Update - Did My Nepenthes Ventrata Make It?

See an update on my Nepenthes Ventrata. Also, check out some tropical pitcher plant care tips for beginners. Has my nepenthes ventrata improved?
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Today I'm bringing you an update on my nepenthes ventrata. Last time I updated you on this tropical pitcher plant it was not doing so well. I left it out in too much sun in May and it burned a bit. It's since made a really nice recovery and has produced some really nice large pitchers.
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[@angelhernandez4608]

I got some nepenthes and some flytraps like 1 year ago and started watching your vids and my plants have gotten big and strong!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Angel, that's awesome, that's the reason I'm doing this!

[@stovolbelinche3178]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHubwill be fine in a window that stays about 73 to 74 all day and all night will it survive

[@JohnGraham-ev7ne]

Same mine has gotten big and strong to

[@heatherrohde6541]

I have my nepenthes under artificial light. It would never put out tendrils all the way to pitcher stage until I put a small humidifier on it. Now it has at least five little potential pitchers. ❤

[@leobolander3124]

Hi, I just wanna say that i love carnivorous plants, and I wanna thank you for bringing this information around the world, and because of your videos my carnivorous plants grows bigger and bigger! And good luck with your plant busines!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Leo, thank you so much for your kind words, it means the world to me! thank you for watching the videos!

[@SuperPokefan15]

I am so glad it made a come back! Those pitchers are very big

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Me too! I was pretty worried end of summer. It's done really well though! Happy holidays my friend!

[@SuperPokefan15]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub thanks you too 😊. Sorry I haven’t been commenting as much my life’s been crazy but I love your videos still!!

[@sunshinecarnivores1919]

I wish you; your family and your plants a Merry Christmas :)

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you my friend! A very Merry Christmas to you and yours (including plants)!

[@jossue9120]

Thanks for showing your plants, ✨ just bought a few last week and I want to see them grow as Big as yours

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Good luck my friend! With the proper care, they definitely will!

[@svetlanapil8089]

I did not expect how small your hand will look next to them! That was a total surprise!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I'm pretty big too, 6'5" and have pretty big hands. Lol.

[@briznazty]

Always wanted one and finally got one a few days ago. Its already got some big pitchers on it. Just needed to know how to care for it. Thanx

[@johnbiggles9015]

Awesome video glad for thr update and that its going good got a few myself and have high hopes for mine lol I moved to a colder climate so this helps keeps my hopes up high haha

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Ya! Mine are doing fine in the winter. Love that i can keep them indoors!

[@Lucyy392]

Very helpful! Thanks for this video!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course!

[@francesfinnerty3753]

I’m interested in knowing how to properly trim the plant and repotting it without damaging anything. Can you make a video on that? Thanks for sharing!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

As long as your not trimming the growth point at the tip, you can trim it however you like. If you want the main plant to be healthy and strong you can also trim off the basal shoots. I trim pitchers and leaves as they die. My general rule is, if there is still green (or color on the pitcher) its still helping the plant. Once it's all brown, I cut.

[@francesfinnerty3753]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I Thank you so much!

[@barbaraburleson2817]

Loved the baby pictures.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

They are so cute!

[@PoopooStinky575]

Here is a quick trick you should try, put Osmocote Flower and Vegetable pellets inside of the pitchers. I have been doing this for a while and my plants have grown/pitchered like never before! If you try this please tell me, and good luck with you plant business.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I might give this a try for sure! My ventratas can be a bit inconsistent with pitcher growth. Especially as seasons change, as they often do here where I live. Lol. Maybe I'll do a video on it!

[@frostylonewolf1700]

well i just got in my fly trap today and i'm excited to take care of it i put it near 2 windowsills with a grow light over it and hope it does well cause i never had taken care of a fly trap before

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Windowsill should be okay if your supplementing with a grow light. There are a lot of boxes to check, make sure to check out my venus flytrap care guide! kzbin.info/www/bejne/nILaqWutptV6la8

[@danclark4494]

I got my first one like this for Christmas I love it and a Staghorn fern

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Right on, cool xmas gift!

[@user-jg7ng5lp7n]

Killer video. I just inherited a Nepenthes. It was living in an unheated, west facing, sun room, in Chicago. This winter it was in the teens & 20s below zero for almost 2 weeks. I was worried because the tendrils at the end of the leaves were tipped brown. Your close ups were like nothing I've seen in any other videos. I'm no longer worried. I can hardly wait to see its pitchers so I can tell what kind of Nepenthes it is. Thank you.

[@MimisBalaf20-]

I really want one of these in my room!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

As long as you have a window that gets 6-8 hours of sun, they should do great in your room!

[@AwoooOga3503]

I found sphagnum moss in the woods and took a little of it bc I know they hold water pretty good. And that is what I find in orchid and nursery stores

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

So awesome to live where you can harvest in the wild!

[@duncanpage1556]

Happy Holidays from Alberta.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Happy Holidays Duncan!!

[@beckaliz]

I love these plants.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I really do too! Easy to keep, really fun to watch grow!

[@Isa-sb9jn]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub the reptile expo is reopening soon, and they had these exact plants oh, I can't wait till it opens so I can grab one Every spring like around May and June we get a lot of carpenter bees and u hate them so much I'll be glad for the plant to get rid of them

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That's exciting!

[@elizabethdickerson1136]

❤ please share the picture of your sink above your window 😂…. Just hear that while listening at work. Love your beautiful plant and all the info ❤

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you elizabeth, I'm not sure the best way to share a photo. Although, this plant has been moved around a few times and outgrew the window it used to be in. It's now in my living room in the main window. But goes outside under my porch to soak up some indirect light in the summer!

[@elizabethdickerson1136]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I love the video but to explain… I was just having a laugh: you mistakenly said you had it on the sink above the window… Instead of the wi Dow above the sink. 💕

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Hahaha. So my confusing wording in turn confused me when you used it to joke with me. I was so confused. That's hilarious, I'll have to go back and listen.

[@eileenloves4802]

I caught it too! I'm dyslexic, so I try to stay aware of wording! It was fun to hear! 😊

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Lol!

[@jademurray8235]

I was so happy to see you have uploaded another video! I love the updates too🙏🏽🌿💜🌿 Do you have a plant instagram page too?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you Jade! I do have an instagram, it's linked in most of my video descriptions. I do not keep on it like I should though. I need to get more active on there! I really appreciate your support!

[@slowpoke4557]

In my personal experience they like bright indirect sunlight, keep the soil moist but not waterlogged. Also, my first pitcher plant i transplanted into straight peat moss (couldn't find long sphagnum moss) and it's doing quite well. That is until i put it where part of it was getting direct sun and it started browning, but it does have new shoots coming in now.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Yes, this is definitely true. I burnt mine pretty bad putting it out with my flytraps... It made it though, but needed some time to recover.

[@safuwanfauzi5014]

Hi, Here in my place, we used Monkey Cup(Periuk Kera, direct translate from Malay Periuk=Cup Kera=Monkey, ), or Pitcher plant cup to stuff a rice, cooked and used as culinary, it's everywhere, we have to many grow in the wild, low and highland species, but lowland much smaller. they like moist and no direct exposure to sunlight, some grow in infertile red soil together with grass and fern. Borneo Island Sabah, Sarawak, Brunei and Kalimantan, and Sumatra have the best, biggest and beautiful Monkey Cup and carnivore plant like Rafflesia. @@CarnivorousPlantsHub

[@rplacetimelapse2276]

another update! 🙏🏻

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I'll try to do one soon, this plant is doing pretty good right now, but is also battling some unknown pest that likes to eat the pitcher starts right off the end of the leaf.

[@MichelleMonstera]

Yay! A an update video! Thanks for that! Would you happen to know what it means when a new pitcher leaf starts to twist? Is that normal or an unhealthy sign?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Do you mean when the vine makes rings kinda? Like curly? I don't know specifically what that means but mine has dome that and grown pitchers even after the curl was made. I'm sure it means something but mine do it all the time and it doesn't seem to be a bad thing at all.

[@MichelleMonstera]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub yes, curly! Thank you for the quick response!! :)

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Of course! Mine do that all the time. Maybe someone can answer but as far as I have been able to tell, they have always been good!

[@kikiwilson9871]

This was a very informative video and helped me learn about some of the basics of these plants. I'm about to get my first carnivorous plants this weekend. Is there any other advice for a newbie that maybe isn't mentioned in this video? What are some techniques you have tried that did and didn't work??? If it helps, I live in the Texas Hill country. I know climate and stuff play a part in plant care. Wish me luck, and thank you in advance for any tips. :)

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Woo hoo! I literally make these videos in hopes that people will go out and get their first or more carnivorous plants. This is amazing! I'd have to know which plant you plan on getting? But, congratulations!

[@michaelsmith-ws2mb]

My pitcher plant is two years old and this summer I put it outside in half shade half direct sunlight and it’s growing huge pitchers, BUT I can’t seem to make the pitchers grow in winter. It’s been n my kitchen by a window next to the sink. It grew better but still didn’t produce pitchers in winter. Should I add a light to it?

[@berenicehickey9755]

Wow, impressive....

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Thank you!

[@nielsmit2947]

Will they do find in outdoor sun with my sundews and fly traps?

[@JohnGraham-ev7ne]

I’ve got a few carnivores plant in my comsernatree and I going to buy a sun dew to day.

[@matthewotis3594]

I hope my pitcher looks half that good one dsy. Ive let it nearly die. Pitchers are drying and need clipped off i think. I live in east TN so my humidity is pretty good most days. Like in the 70 80 plus percent regularly. I know its not a rainforest but id think it'd ve enough.

[@delandisdillard3527]

Do they have to hang or can the pitchers lay on the window sill?

[@janetleal9483]

Hi, just been getting mix reviews on this so hopefully you cn help... how much light is ok? I am thinking of keeping mine in a windowsill that gets sun pretty much all day. Would that be ok? Or too much sun? I could place it next to the window in a plant rack woth a translucent curtain if thats too much sun. I have been wanting one for a long time and have finally been able to get one and definitely do not want to kill it! Thanks very much for the help.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Hey Janet! Full sun in the windowsil should be fine. Keep an eye on the leaves if they start to turn a brownish red it might be burning and getting too much sun. It's hard to always give adice on the perfect amount of sun due to the plants previous conditions determine how much sun it should get. Just keep an eye on it, make sure the leaves don't start browning.

[@northrop_yf-23]

Very helpful video, I just have 1 question - how often and how much do you water them?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I let my nepenthes dry out in between waterings. Then I soak the moss until it's dripping out the bottom. Do not leave a tray of water, they don't like sitting in water. The frequency of watering 100% depends on the weather and temps. The hotter it is the more often it dries out and the more often I have to water. When it's cooler, the moss stays wet much longer. Once the moss is mostly dry on the top, I water again.

[@SunniH2003]

I'm jealous. I'm in Florida and I can't keep any pitcher plants going yet. 😮 I have well water.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You should be able to grow them pretty well in Florida. They don't go into dormancy so you can grow them year round. I would think Florida would be a great place to grow nepenthes!

[@tristandehner]

Hey buddy I love your channel! I have a question maybe you can help with..I have a nepenthese ventrada that is ready for transplant. My question is have you ever used any kind of mycorrhizae fungus to help the roots when transplanting or growing cuttings? or is it not good for carnivorous plants? I grow cannabis and I've started using Great White with AMAZING benefits. I wanna dust the roots when I transplant but I love my monkey cups and don't want to hurt it. Thanks in advance!

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I've never used any kind of rooting hormone on my nepenthes. However, ive heard of people having success with it. My rooting for basal cuttings took a really long time, I was hoping to find something to speed that process up. Unfortunately, I have nothing to report now but I do plan on shooting a video when I decide to use one and report my findings!

[@tristandehner]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub awesome thanks for the reply. From the research I've done it shouldn't hurt I don't think, but I havnt seen any vids with anybody using mycos with carnivorous plants. I'll probably just go for it. I'll let you know how it turns out!

[@Aar0nDown]

I really want to get one of these plants, just got my first venues flytrap

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

They are super cool! Just keep in mind that conditions are vastly different than flytrap care. They do great in window sills though!

[@Aar0nDown]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub yes but if I don’t have to do dormancy then that’s making it easier to care for the plants right ? , I have grow lights and others plants just really new to owning a carnivorous plants. If my plants needs to be put in the dormancy I will do it if that what is required . I just thought that plants that don’t need a dormancy makes caring for them not as hard.

[@Octilious11934]

Hey I just encountered a huge problem for my nepenthes and I thought ur the only one that might have an answer so sorry for bothering you I have a Nepenthes Ventrata I put it outside in the sunlight I can't help but noticed it's getting sunburnt and I can't help it The only place I can put it gets about 3-4 hours of direct sunlight and the rest indirect I don't have any window that can fit my bushy nepenthes So is it ok the leave it there?

[@bertieporter6418]

Mine is thriving but some of the older pitches have started to dry out, should I remove those?

[@BongoSK]

Hey nice videos! How do you keep your nepenthes pitchering during winter? I have some spiecies and the only ones that seem to pitcher in winter are small basal shoots from the main plant.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

This one is just going crazy! No special treatment. My other two are growing like weeds but not pitchering as much. Not sure what the difference is, but this one has came back in full force! Maybe try to get it a little more humidity with a humidifier, or try artificial light? I think the lack of light in winter time can hinder the production of pitchers.

[@monke1919]

Good light (grow light) and high humidity

[@tattooedchick24]

I’m getting a Nepenthes Alata coming in the mail. I live in zone 8a in NC. What temp range do these plants need? I’m wondering if it could stay outside year round? I don’t really have any windows in my house that get direct sunlight. I can give in indirect light, where it’s getting light just not full sun, would that be a problem?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

They really shouldn't be outside below 50 degrees F. As long as it stays above that, they should do great outside, If you notice a cold night or a freeze, just bring them in and put them in any window to get some light. A few days indoors won't hurt them. They are pretty tolerant.

[@Project_sunshine2008]

i love your videos its like you understand me oh and also I have a nepethes too its healthy but is not really giving pichers have any tips or suggestions

[@Project_sunshine2008]

Its a nepthes alata

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I am in your head!!! Lol, just kidding. Thank you for the kind words! I'm really glad you enjoy. Maybe change the lighting and maybe bump up the humidity a bit. Most of the time, they are either getting too much light or not enough. It can be tricky, but they take a bit to acclimate.

[@callieforniacreation1693]

I really hate to ask because I see your video is from a year ago so if there's no response thats totally fine! I just got my first pitcher plant and I love him and really want him to do good and I'm just trying to figure a few things out. I have him in a terrarium I built for him and I was wondering what to feed him if there's any other insects besides Flys to give him? I live in the middle of the United States in a small town so I wasn't sure if I asked our local pet store for some crickets or if there's anything else he could be fed or any ideas on how to catch any? Thank you so much your video was extremely helpful!!!! 😊

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Pretty much any insect that fits in the trap should be fine. Just make sure your pitchers have some liquid in them, if not you can add a little bit of water to help get the enzymes flowing! Just lift up a rock, usually most of the stuff you find under there should be okay.

[@Tia29451]

I just picked up a pitcher plant. Thanks for the info! Do I need to feed it bugs?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

If you keep it outside, probably not. They do a great job catching bugs. If you keep it inside, it still might find enough bugs. You can definitely feed it now and again! Put a little bit of distilled water in the bottom of the pitcher to help it get digestive enzymes flowing.

[@Tia29451]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub thank you! It’s an indoor plant for us 😊

[@mikeclayton2626]

Hello is it ok to hook up a monsoon rain maker on it and I can program times and duration.I use these units on my plants and poison dart frog tanks they do great but my picture is in a basket like yours but this is my first carnivorous plant thank you any info would be appreciated.thank you,mike.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Hello Mike, I don't know much about the monsoon rain maker, however. If you are only using distilled or pure water with low TDS you should be okay. They are okay to mist and like higher humidity. Just be careful not to keep the top of the plant too wet. They like high humidity but don't like to be sitting in water all the time.

[@superjrhd21]

For the Long Fiber Sphagnum Moss is it just all sphagnum or a mix with some other stuff like perlite

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Some people mix perlite, I never have. Just pure lfsm.

[@superjrhd21]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub alright that’s helpful thank you

[@carnivorousplantbalcony6594]

Nice tutorial one last question, when you have to water it In summer and winter?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

They don't like a ton of water. I let them dry out a bit before watering them again. Usually once every 4 days or so in summer and once a week in winter.

[@carnivorousplantbalcony6594]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub I am worried because I have not wet it for about 5 days and the ascidia are dry, but the leaves have not been affected. Could it be the short distance (about 1.50m) from the radiator? And in which case should I wet it more? Thanks anyway for the reply

[@anonymouspenguin2113]

How big are the pitcher on these plants?

[@WcHDICE]

I wonder if cigar humidor works on pitcher plants cuz it had humidity

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I don't know much about a cigar humidor to be honest. I probably wouldn't be the best resource on that. Sorry :(

[@mokiyia]

Hey I just got one of these from the store just got one question my pitcher don't have any fluid in them do I need to do anything that will help with that or will it fixed itself?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

If they are dry, i always add about 1;4 of the pitcher in water. It helps them digest better.

[@jimmartin9700]

What should I use for soil when I re-,pot mine?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I'd recommend long fiber sphagnum moss.

[@chriskosch3294]

A Karen Truxion for carnivorous plant with no mention of the carnivorous part. No discussion on where they get their nutrients from or do you feed the pictures anything proactively or organically by setting it outside?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I don't feed my neps. When outside they eat naturally. Sometimes I add a little bit of water to the pitcher to help produce digestive enzymes. They get most of their nutrition from photosynthesis. They can 100% survive with no insects and just light. The bugs are more like fertilizer.

[@johnchappell7137]

I love that your ventrata has been so productive for you, but unfortunately my ventrata,in the 12 months I've had it, has yet to produce a single new pitcher yet under my care. I bought it last June, and it came with 4 pitchers from it's greenhouse. I first kept it in my kitchen window to get humidity, but because of my covered porch, it wasn't getting enough light, so I moved it to my office window. It was getting about 6 hours of bright indirect light, but still no humidity, because of the winter, and our dry heating system. In March, I moved it to my bedroom window because I was told that NO pitchering indicates a lack of energy from sunlight. It could only get 2 to 3 hrs of direct sunlight in my West window before the sun reached over my roof, so then I moved it out to my deck, where it got 3 to 4 hours, but still no pitchers. A month ago, I was told they do the best and can tolerate full sun, if they're acclimated to it. And advised to add a trellis system, because it would aid the tendrils in attaching and encouraging pitcher tendril growth, along with some supplemental misting, so now it's leaves are turning dry and red. The tendrils do seem slightly a bit longer, but still no pitchers. As I mentioned, I'm truly excited to see your plant has produced pitchers, but I'm afraid mine seems to require such an intense level of sunlight and humidity which I have yet been able to provide.🤔🤔🙂🙏

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Nepenthes are so tricky. I've had this happen to mine before too. Sometimes I'm able to get conditions just right and sometimes I just can't get a pitcher to grow. They seem to be really sensitive to change. I can tell you for sure though that full sun is not the way to go. I almost killed mine a while back by giving it the same sun as my flytraps. It's taken a long time for it to fully recover. They seem to do the best for me when they are exposed to real sun (not window sill) for a few hours a day then get indirect light for the rest. Everyone's environments are different and what works for me may not work perfectly for you. Keep trying different things, as long as it keeps putting shoots out you are at least doing enough to keep the plant alive. Good luck my friend, I hope you find what works and get some good pitchers!

[@janstewart2041]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub ah so you can kill it with too much light

[@Dayinthelifeofawiener]

I must have one that needs the humidity. I can’t get it to make very many pitchers. Although it grows a lot and is over 7’ tall. Any tips for getting it to make pods? Also I’m not sure how to handle how tall it’s getting, as it grows the bottom leaves die off so it had a good foot at the bottom that has no leaves now.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

These can be really tricky to trigger pitchers. Make sure it's in a window getting indirect light and bonus for above a sink as there is some natural humidity in those areas.

[@Dayinthelifeofawiener]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub any suggestions for the length of it, it’s soo big that it’s taking over the kitchen. But the bottom foot of the plant is old and all the leaves have died off of that section

[@craigwoods8568]

I have a question well does do well in orchid bark

[@frankho7095]

Can you use a coco coir and perlite mix as the substrate?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I don't use it and mostly hear negative about its use with carnivorous plants. I would avoid.

[@Ruvalcababowling]

I want to know about feeding

[@ahmethassan9487]

Will these do well in the uk with all the points you have covered? Thanks

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Yes, they should be fine! They would need to be brought indoors in a well lit window during times where temps go down below 50 Degrees F.

[@Isa-sb9jn]

Can I water nepenthes ventrata with those plastic globes that you fill with water and stick the long part down into the soil until it drains If this isn't an option then how often should I water them

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I've never tried that. I would probably avoid. Neps like to be top watered with the water draining out the bottom. They don't like sitting in water.

[@colby1515ful]

How can I help to grow more pitchers

[@dunhilldunhill318]

Is it normal my pither got water inside,can I trow it,and what fertilizer did u give any insect and put inside the pitcher?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I'll put my pitcher plants outside in sun for a couple hours every day, this will help them catch insects naturally. Not during the winter and cold, but when it gets warmer outside. The pitchers can have water, no problem. If it's 100% full, I might tip it and dump some out. I don't like to keep it more than 1/4th full, if possible. But water in there won't hurt anything!

[@trenaebowers1968]

How much should I feed them how long do they take to digest

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

It does take a while for it to digest. I would say one insect per pitcher per every 3 to 4 weeks. The insects turn into bug stew inside the pitcher. They typically don't 100% dissolve the insect, the pitcher usually dies before they are 100% digested. But live long enough to pass on all the helpful nutrients the plant needs to live before dying!

[@brockhanak3382]

Do you have to buy insects to directly feed the plants if you don’t notice insects frequently in the pitchers?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You don't have to buy them. You can just find them. If you keep it outside, it likely doesn't need much help.

[@MrDragonheart2972]

Will cigerate smoke effect these plants?

[@JK-ed2qf]

Can I use reverse osmosis water for watering?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Definitely, as long as the TDS is below 50, you should be okay!

[@monke1919]

If my pitcher has no liquid in it should I fill it up with some distilled water? And do you think that it's good to mist it twice a day?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Don't fill it up, but maybe put about 1/4 full. Just a bit in the bottom to help the digestive fluid develop.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Misting is kind up for debate. I used to mist but never really noticed a difference. Some people swear by it and others say it does nothing. I can tell you it doesn't hurt. So maybe give it a try and see if you see results!

[@monke1919]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub ok

[@sunshinecarnivores1919]

I have a N. Gaya and its outside and its growing like a weed! I want to get more Nepenthes but that has to wait. I want seed, but I have no idea what gender my plant is.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I want to get my hands on a Gaya!

[@sunshinecarnivores1919]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub Its a beautiful plant Check out my instagram. I have pictures of my plants there.

[@collenekunz]

On these plants , do you stake them up or just let it hang?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You can do either, I've had success both ways!

[@collenekunz]

Thank you for that, what can I do to promote growth of pitchers? 11:59

[@princesspuffypants]

Silly question but how often do you water yours?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I top water until it starts draining out bottom. Will wait to water again when the moss is pretty dry on the top. They don't mind drying out a bit between waterings.

[@trenaebowers1968]

How often do I water them

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I top water them, let the water drain out the bottom then let them get pretty dry before watering again. Time in between watering depends on Temps and light/sun exposure.

[@Tsuchikawa-Ishido]

I purchased a venus fly trap from Lowe's but i think its a pitcher plant, can i send you a picture so you can verify it for me?

[@PlantiLauren]

Which way does your window face that it stays in?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

West facing.

[@frostylonewolf1700]

in about a month i will need to put it through winter dormancy until mid february

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Nepenthes do not require a winter dormancy period!

[@frostylonewolf1700]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub oh i meant venus flytrap i will need to put that through winter dormancy by the end of october till mid february

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Oh ya, flytraps for sure!

[@frostylonewolf1700]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub great news i just ordered a nepenthes pitcher plant other day i'm so excited to take care of it !

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That is awesome! I'm so excited for you!!

[@aniamartinez3622]

hey , i am also trying to start my own carnivore nursery 😂

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

That is awesome, good luck! Maybe some day we can swap some plants!

Dear Reader, When you try to grow Nepenthes as a houseplant, do you have to feed the pitchers? If so, with what sort of 'food'? Living insects, flies, mosquito's or with dead or even dried insects (like mealworms)? With Kind Reagards, Michel F. van den Brun Dutchman diving into carnivorous plants

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I do not feed them, indoors and outdoors they seem to catch what they need. However, I don't see any issue with throwing a fly or mealworm in there to let the plant absorb. Just make sure you put a little water in the pitcher (if dry) to assist the plant in producing the digestive enzymes.

[@monke1919]

If you get more nepenthes in the future you should really use sphagnum moss. The reason that yours is okay is because it's basically impossible to kill.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I have one is sphagnum moss and one in peat moss that I planted at the exact same time. I separated them and potted them in the different substrates as a sort of test. There hasn't been a noticeable difference in growth for each. They both do about the same. Which tells me the light, humidity and water has a bigger impact on them than sphagnum or peat.

[@monke1919]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub it's because you are using super easy ti grow ones. And the main reasons that it's better to use sphagnum is because it's harder to get root rot than peat and sphagnum has aeration which nepenthes love.

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Oh, I completely agree. All my other neps are in sphagnum moss. But we're talking about ventratas which I would argue the substrate between those two don't matter. If we're talking harder to grow neps, I agree. Lfsm is the best.

[@monke1919]

@@CarnivorousPlantsHub what other nepenthes do you have?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I have a spectabilis x veitchii & spectabilis x platychila right now. On top of the ventratas.

[@lukebaker2028]

I recently got a sarracenia pitcher plant but I live in southern Arizona and it is very dry. Should I fill the pitchers with distilled water?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Definitely! Don't fill them completely, but you will want to fill them up maybe 1/3 of the way. This can help them produce the digestive enzyme that breaks the insects down, for when they catch them!

[@kevinkelly1884]

Idk if it was the right choice but I bought 5 nepenthes at the start of summer I spent $100 or around but so far 3 are alive one died and one is half dead

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

Man, that thing just took off. I recall that thing being just that; a little “thing.”

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

Me too! It's crazy, when in the right conditions, these ventratas can really take off!

[@kimgarnett6453]

Do put water in the pitcher

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

I do! If they are dry, I'll ad about a 1/4th of the way full.

[@mtloke5732]

Did your pitcher plant capture any insects so far? If so, what kind of insects?

[@saffmichell7830]

Tropical butcher plants okay with no sunlight at all

[@rgilroy1909]

lol a year later i'm the 420th like

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

You should um... take a break and celebrate. Lol

[@DjZephy]

Does it actually eat bugs or is it just starving all the time? I'm 4 minutes in and there's no mention of that.

[@sidhesh3570]

What potting mix do you use?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

For my neps I just use long fiber sphagnum moss.

[@PlantiLauren]

Which way does your window face that it stays in?

[@CarnivorousPlantsHub]

West