More commonly known as monkey jars. The plants grow in tropical rainforests like Borneo, meaning they need to be in a warm and humid environment. But don't be put off, despite this they are still a reasonably easy plant to care for and make a great addition to your houseplant collection! - Keep in a bright area, out of direct sunlight to prevent sun damage to the leaves and jars. - The soil must be damp so they must be watered regularly with rain water. Carnivorous plants are sensitive to chemicals in tap water and can seriously harm your plants. We also stock a product that neutralises the chlorine and chloramine from tap water if you are unable to collect rain water. - The jars must always have 1/3 of water else they will dry out and die back. The liquid is essential for them to be able to catch insects. - Unlike Venus flytraps you can feed this plant insects, especially if your plant is somewhere it cannot catch its own food then you can feed the pitchers dry insects every few insects. - Feed the soil with fertilizer once a month during the growing season. - To ensure your plant thrives provide a warm and humid environment. But saying this, Nepenthes will usually adapt to average household humidity. - The ideal temperature should be between 16 - 24 degrees Celsius. Regularly misting this plant is recommended if it is in a particularly warm spot. - During the dormancy period (autumn/winter) you wont need to feed insects during this time but ensure the soil is kept slightly damp. Jars may die back during this time, they can be removed. - Always use the correct soil when you repot. We stock Nepenthes soil in store when your plant is ready for some fresh soil or bigger pot.
