Nepenthes Alata aka Carnivorous Pitcher Plant in a 6” hanging basket pink flower very diverse

very diverse

We grow them in part sun and water thoroughly when dry

Last pic is an example of a mature plant in bloom

These plants are rooted in at least a 4” pot

Nepenthes Alata aka Carnivorous Pitcher Plant in a 6” hanging basket pink flower very diverseThe 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