hanging pitcher plant pruning Nepenthes Alata aka Carnivorous Pitcher Plant in a 6” hanging basket – Christine's Tropical & Exotic Plants

hanging pitcher plant pruning Nepenthes Alata aka Carnivorous Pitcher Plant in a 6” hanging basket – Christine's Tropical & Exotic PlantsThe Nepenthes Alata pitcher plants have elongated hour glass shaped pitchers with colors from green to burgundy. The pitchers form with closed lids until they are ready to eat, then the top opens emitting a pheromone while making the liquid inside. The bottle shape makes it difficult for insects to leave and they are eventually dissolved by the plants juices. Pitcher plants thrive in a humid warm brightly lit environment keeping its soil somewhat

The Nepenthes Alata pitcher plants have elongated hour glass shaped pitchers with colors from green to burgundy. The pitchers form with closed lids until they are ready to eat, then the top opens emitting a pheromone while making the liquid inside. The bottle shape makes it difficult for insects to leave and they are eventually dissolved by the plants juices. Pitcher plants thrive in a humid warm brightly lit environment keeping its soil somewhat moist. Pitcher plants will naturally have less pitcher production in the winter due to lack of as many bugs in the winter and a natural dormancy period for plants.

These plants are grown in a 6” hanging baskets.

If you wish to purchase this variety of pitcher plant please contact us for availability and shipping cost.

Pictures are examples of plant size you will receive.

All plants are grown outside therefore leaves may show some environmental imperfections.

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