{"title":"Pitcher Plants and Carnivorous Plants","description":"\u003cp\u003ePitcher plants catch their own food. Each pitcher is a modified leaf that lures insects in and digests them, which makes these some of the most intriguing plants you can grow at home. The range falls into two quite different groups: tropical Nepenthes, with pitchers that hang from the leaf tips, and Sarracenia, the upright trumpet pitchers of North American bogs. They need opposite conditions, so choose by where the plant will live: a warm, humid spot, or a sunny one outdoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eHow to choose a pitcher plant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNepenthes are the tropical pitcher plants, scrambling or trailing plants from South East Asia whose pitchers dangle below the foliage. They suit hanging baskets indoors, in a bright bathroom or on a sheltered patio. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/pitcher-plant-nepenthes-alata\"\u003ePitcher Plant\u003c\/a\u003e sold as Nepenthes alata is a long standing favourite with slender green pitchers that often flush red. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/miranda-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-miranda\"\u003eMiranda Pitcher Plant\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bloody-mary-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-bloody-mary\"\u003eBloody Mary Pitcher Plant\u003c\/a\u003e are named hybrids, and hybrids are generally more forgiving of household conditions than pure species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSarracenia are the trumpet pitchers: upright tubes rising from a clump at ground level, grown outdoors in full sun. The \u003ca href=\"\/products\/scarlet-belle-pitcher-plant-sarracenia-x-wrigleyana-scarlet-belle\"\u003eScarlet Belle Pitcher Plant\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/velvet-pitcher-plant-sarracenia-hybrid-velvet\"\u003eVelvet Pitcher Plant\u003c\/a\u003e are both hybrids of this group. They are the better choice for temperate gardens, as they tolerate cold and need a winter rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere pitcher plants grow\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNepenthes want warmth, humidity and bright, filtered light: near an east facing window, in a shade house, or under a covered patio in the subtropics and tropics. Protect them from cold nights, frost, hot direct sun and dry air from heaters and air conditioners. In cooler parts of Australia treat them as indoor plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSarracenia want the reverse: at least six hours of direct sun, outdoors, all year. They grow well in pots across temperate and subtropical Australia and take frost in their stride. They rarely do well as permanent indoor plants. For other plants to keep inside, see our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003ehouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003eplants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlanting and spacing\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNever plant a pitcher plant into garden soil or ordinary potting mix. The fertiliser and minerals in these burn the roots. Nepenthes are grown in an open, airy mix such as sphagnum moss with perlite or fine orchid bark. Sarracenia are grown in peat moss blended with washed sand or perlite, with no fertiliser added. Use plastic or glazed pots, one plant to a pot, and repot only when the plant has clearly outgrown its container, in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCare basics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWater is where most pitcher plants are lost. Use rainwater or distilled water, as the salts in many tap supplies build up and harm the roots. Stand Sarracenia pots in a saucer holding a couple of centimetres of rainwater through the growing season so the mix never dries. Keep Nepenthes evenly moist but freely drained, and mist or group plants to lift humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDo not put fertiliser in the soil, and do not feed the pitchers meat. Outdoors the plants catch all they need, and indoors the odd insect is plenty. Sarracenia go dormant in winter: the pitchers brown off and growth stops. This is normal. Trim the dead pitchers in late winter, keep the pot damp and new growth will rise in spring. On Nepenthes, cut off pitchers and leaves only once they have fully browned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use tap water on pitcher plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is safer not to. Rainwater or distilled water is recommended, because dissolved minerals in tap water accumulate in the mix over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to feed a pitcher plant insects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A healthy plant catches its own, and it also makes energy from light like any other plant. Never add fertiliser to the potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my pitcher plant stopped making pitchers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn Nepenthes the usual causes are low humidity, low light or cold. On Sarracenia it is usually too little sun, or simply winter dormancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan pitcher plants live indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNepenthes can, in bright filtered light with good humidity. Sarracenia are outdoor plants that need full sun and a cold winter rest.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"carnivorous-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-louisa","title":"Carnivorous Pitcher Plant - Nepenthes ‘Louisa’","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Carnivorous Pitcher Plant (\u003cem\u003eNepenthes\u003c\/em\u003e 'Louisa') is a tropical climber that grows its own traps. Tendrils extend from the leaf tips and swell into hanging pitchers, each a fluid filled vessel that catches and digests insects. It reaches about 1m tall and 80cm across in a basket, and it is one of the easier Nepenthes hybrids to keep, given warmth, humidity and clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe pitchers are the whole point.\u003c\/strong\u003e Each mature leaf produces one, so a settled plant carries several at once.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt genuinely catches insects.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fungus gnats, ants and small flies find their way in and do not come out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBred for the house, not the swamp.\u003c\/strong\u003e This hybrid was selected to cope with less humidity than its wild parents demand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNothing else in the collection looks like it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A hanging basket of pitchers is a conversation piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets indoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pitchers need clear air below the foliage to hang properly, so a basket at eye level near a bright window shows them off and keeps them away from pets and children.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms and humid rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bathroom or laundry with a window is close to ideal, since shower humidity keeps the pitchers filling rather than browning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSheltered balconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e Outdoors it needs a frost free, humid position in a tropical or subtropical garden. In warm temperate gardens keep it under cover and bring it inside over winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the carnivorous pitcher plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright filtered light, never harsh direct sun, which scorches the leaves and stops pitcher production. It is frost tender: tropical and subtropical gardens outdoors, and indoors anywhere in the country. Keep it above 12 degrees and away from cold draughts and air conditioning vents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing medium.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not potting mix. Use a purpose made carnivorous plant mix, or sphagnum moss blended with perlite or coarse bark. Ordinary mixes and fertilisers carry mineral salts that burn the fine roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainwater or distilled water only, and keep the medium damp at all times. Humidity above about 60 percent keeps the pitchers coming, so misting helps in dry climates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not fertilise the medium, and never put meat or fertiliser into a pitcher: it rots the trap. It feeds itself from what it catches, and one small insect dropped into a pitcher every month or two is plenty indoors. Snip off pitchers and leaves once they brown, and trim the vine back in spring if it gets leggy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is sold as tube stock, a young well rooted plant that usually arrives with small pitchers or none at all. Pitchers form on new growth, so expect the first proper ones two to three months after potting up. It is currently on backorder, so check the lead time shown on this page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePot it into a basket of carnivorous mix on arrival and keep it damp with rainwater. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eA guide to growing exotic indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eBrowse exotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eSee the wider indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is my plant not making pitchers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always light, humidity or water quality. Move it somewhere brighter but out of direct sun, lift the humidity, and switch to rainwater. New pitchers only form on new leaves, so improvement takes a couple of months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use tap water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot if you can avoid it. Dissolved minerals accumulate in the mix and burn the roots over a few months. Collect rainwater, or use distilled water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it suitable for a house with pets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe do not list this plant as pet friendly, so hang it out of reach of any animal that chews foliage. The pitcher fluid is not something a pet should drink either.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643743043903,"sku":"NEP-LOU-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Carnivorous-Pitcher-Plant-Nepenthes-Louisa.png?v=1794662885"},{"product_id":"carnivorous-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-suki","title":"Carnivorous Pitcher Plant - Nepenthes ‘Suki’","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Carnivorous Pitcher Plant (\u003cem\u003eNepenthes\u003c\/em\u003e 'Suki') grows its own traps: each leaf extends a tendril that swells into a hanging pitcher filled with fluid that digests the insects it catches. A mature basket sits at around 0.5m tall and 0.6m across, with the pitchers dangling below. It is grown for the novelty and it delivers, but it holds firm opinions about water and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTraps you can watch form.\u003c\/strong\u003e A tendril reaches out, thickens, then inflates into a lidded pitcher over a few weeks. Few houseplants are this interesting to watch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for a hanging basket.\u003c\/strong\u003e A climbing species, so the pitchers hang clear of the foliage instead of sitting in it. Raised to eye level it finally shows properly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt likes the heat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmth and humidity are exactly what it wants, so a steamy summer that punishes other indoor plants suits it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo feeding, by design.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fertiliser never goes near the mix, because the plant covers its own nutrition by catching insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIndoors.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright bathroom or kitchen is the honest first choice anywhere south of the tropics, because those rooms hold humidity the rest of the house does not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and hanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a basket so the pitchers hang free. Keep the mix open and low in nutrients, and never stand the pot in stale water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBalconies and courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical and subtropical gardens it lives outside year round in a sheltered, shaded spot. In cooler regions treat it as a summer visitor that returns under cover before the first cold night.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing the carnivorous pitcher plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bright indirect light and constant warmth, never harsh sun through glass. It is frost tender, so outdoor growing is realistic only in the tropical far north and along the warm subtropical coast. Elsewhere it lives indoors or under cover, coming inside once nights drop below about 12 degrees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMix and humidity.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use a free draining carnivorous mix of sphagnum moss, perlite and bark. Ordinary potting mix will kill it, because the fertiliser burns the roots. Sit the basket above a tray of wet pebbles or run a humidifier: low humidity is the most common reason a healthy plant stops making pitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater.\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainwater or distilled water only. Minerals in most tap water accumulate in the mix and slowly poison the roots. Keep the medium damp without letting it sit sodden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding and pruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not fertilise. One insect a month dropped into a pitcher is plenty indoors, and nothing is needed if it catches for itself. Trim pitchers and leaves as they brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis one is sold as tubestock: a young plant with a handful of leaves, often carrying small pitchers or tendrils still forming rather than a basket of mature traps. Growing it on into a hanging basket is part of the point, and it establishes quickly in warm conditions, though it is a moderate grower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpect it to sulk briefly after transit and to pause on pitcher production while it adjusts, so give it four to six weeks. Plants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant carries our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eKeeping indoor plants alive through the seasons\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse the full indoor plant range\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eSee other exotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor growing basics for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy has my plant stopped making pitchers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlmost always humidity, occasionally light. Pitchers form on new leaves, so in dry indoor air the tendrils shrivel before they inflate. Raise the humidity and the next flush will trap again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use tap water?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, and this is the mistake that kills most of them. Rainwater or distilled water only, because tap water minerals build up in the mix and damage the roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it survive outdoors in my garden?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly in tropical and subtropical areas, in shade and shelter. In temperate and cool regions it must live indoors or under cover, with a summer spell outside at most.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube","offer_id":51643745894719,"sku":"NEP-SUK-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/Carnivorous-Pitcher-Plant-Nepenthes-Suki.png?v=1794662889"},{"product_id":"pitcher-plant-nepenthes-alata","title":"Pitcher Plant - Nepenthes alata","description":"\u003cp\u003ePitcher Plant (\u003cem\u003eNepenthes alata\u003c\/em\u003e) is the easy way into carnivorous plants. This rainforest epiphyte from the Philippines grows an arching rosette of glossy apple-green leaves, each one ending in a pitcher-shaped trap filled with digestive enzymes. It stays small, about 10cm to 20cm tall, and grows happily in a pot indoors or outdoors in tropical gardens. Treat it like an orchid and it should settle in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA beginner's pitcher plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is the place to start with carnivorous plants, without the demanding care that fussier species need.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo two plants look alike.\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanists call alata polymorphic, which means the leaves and pitchers vary from pale olive green through speckled forms to deep maroon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows like an orchid.\u003c\/strong\u003e A chunky, airy mix, regular misting and warmth are the essentials, and there is no special equipment to buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompact and tidy.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 10cm to 20cm it fits a bright shelf, a bathroom window or a small hanging pot.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA real talking point.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pitchers trap and digest the odd insect that wanders in, which never fails to start a conversation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBright indoor spots.\u003c\/strong\u003e A windowsill or shelf with bright, filtered light suits it, away from harsh midday sun and out of cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where nights stay warm it can live outdoors, in a hanging pot or in the fork of a tree, as it would in the rainforest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pots and baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e An open container gives air around the roots, and the pitchers hang freely from the leaf tips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Pitcher Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nepenthes love it warm and humid, and nights should stay above 10C. Outdoors all year, that means tropical gardens. Elsewhere, grow it indoors and put it outside only in the warmest months. Give it bright, filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e An orchid mix is ideal, with chunks of bark, sphagnum moss or coir. It lets air reach the roots and drains water away fast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mist regularly and water often, but never let the mix turn soggy. Rainwater or filtered water is kinder than hard tap water. Once a year, a mature plant might welcome a pick-me-up of diluted orchid feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None is needed. Snip off pitchers and leaves with clean scissors once they have browned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Pitcher Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so pot it into orchid mix soon after it arrives and keep it warm and humid. Pitchers form at the leaf tips as the plant grows on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTube stock comes from our grower, who does not always have it. When there is none, the tube shows as on backorder on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eExotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eGrowing tropical foliage at home\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eBrowse indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eMore tropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to feed it insects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. A pitcher plant makes most of its own food, and the odd fly it catches is a bonus. A mature plant may also like a diluted orchid feed once a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow warm does it need to be?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDefinitely above 10C at night. Warm, humid air keeps it growing, so it suits tropical gardens or a heated indoor spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I grow it outside?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn tropical zones, yes. Hang it in filtered light or sit it in the fork of a tree. In cooler places, keep it indoors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790859501887,"sku":"NEP-ALA-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/pitcher-plant-nepenthes-alata.jpg?v=1792209604"},{"product_id":"bloody-mary-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-bloody-mary","title":"Bloody Mary Pitcher Plant - Nepenthes 'Bloody Mary'","description":"\u003cp\u003eBloody Mary Pitcher Plant (\u003cem\u003eNepenthes\u003c\/em\u003e 'Bloody Mary') is a carnivorous hybrid with fat, rounded pitchers that deepen to dark red-maroon as they mature. It stays compact at about 10cm to 20cm tall, with an arching rosette of glossy leaves that shift from copper-brown to lime as the plant grows. It suits a warm, humid bathroom or a shaded tropical garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep red pitchers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The rounded traps colour up to a rich red-maroon, a vivid contrast with the lime green leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFoliage that changes.\u003c\/strong\u003e New leaves open copper-brown and turn lime as the plant grows, so the plant keeps changing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for the bathroom.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warm, steamy air suits it, and it is small enough to sit on a shelf or windowsill.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA rainforest hybrid.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a cross of Nepenthes ventricosa and Nepenthes ampullaria, both east Asian rainforest plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLittle feeding.\u003c\/strong\u003e A mature plant needs only a diluted orchid feed once a year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms and humid rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bathroom with a bright window is ideal, since the warmth and humidity do half the work for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShaded tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical zones it can live outdoors, sheltered from harsh sunlight, where the humidity keeps the pitchers fat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging pots and shelves.\u003c\/strong\u003e Its pitchers hang well from the leaf tips, so a shelf edge or a hanging pot shows them off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Bloody Mary Pitcher Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Warmth and humidity keep it happy, ideally between 18C and 28C and never below 10C at night. Shade it from harsh sunlight. Outdoors all year, that points to tropical gardens. Everywhere else, keep it indoors in bright light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an orchid style mix of bark chunks, sphagnum moss or coir. The open texture lets air reach the roots and sheds water quickly, which is what an epiphyte wants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mist the plant frequently and water often, using rainwater or filtered water so the mix stays moist but never soggy. Once a year, a mature plant might need a pick-me-up of diluted orchid feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e Nothing to do but tidy. Cut away pitchers and leaves with clean scissors once they have gone brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Bloody Mary Pitcher Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so pot it into orchid mix soon after delivery and keep it in a warm, humid spot out of strong sun. The red pitchers colour as the plant matures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower supplies the tube stock and is not always able to. If the tube reads as on backorder, press the notify button on this page and we will email you the day it returns.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eExotic and rare plants to collect\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-plant-tips-for-beginners\"\u003eIndoor plant tips for beginners\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eHouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy does the water matter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePitcher plants dislike minerals. Rainwater or filtered water keeps the mix moist without leaving salts behind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it grow in a bathroom?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, provided there is bright light. The humidity and warmth from a shower suit it, and nights must stay above 10C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy are the leaves changing colour?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves open copper-brown and turn lime as the plant grows. It is normal and a sign the plant is maturing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790859632959,"sku":"NEP-HYB-BLOODY-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/bloody-mary-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-bloody-mary.jpg?v=1792209608"},{"product_id":"miranda-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-miranda","title":"Miranda Pitcher Plant - Nepenthes 'Miranda'","description":"\u003cp\u003eMiranda Pitcher Plant (\u003cem\u003eNepenthes\u003c\/em\u003e 'Miranda') is a good first pitcher plant with very large, creamy pitchers splashed with red and finished with deep red lips. It grows fast, is heat tolerant and can reach 60cm or more in height. A mature plant can trap quite large insects. It comes from Malaysia and is happiest in a warm, humid spot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHuge, handsome pitchers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The big creamy pouches are spotted with red and finished with a deep red lip and lid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA good variety for beginners.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is among the more forgiving pitcher plants, so it suits a first-time carnivorous plant grower.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast growing.\u003c\/strong\u003e It puts on growth quickly, so a young plant soon reaches a size worth showing off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeat tolerant.\u003c\/strong\u003e It copes with warm weather, which makes summer less of a worry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSerious traps.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full grown pitchers can catch quite large insects, which makes it a talking point.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA bright, warm room.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 60cm or more it needs space, so choose a tall plant stand or a bright corner away from heaters and cold draughts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVerandahs and tropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical regions it can live outdoors, hung from a verandah beam or tucked in the fork of a tree, in filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots and baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e A large hanging basket lets the pitchers hang freely while the roots stay airy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Miranda Pitcher Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Miranda is heat tolerant, but nights should still stay above 10C and the air should stay humid. Outdoors all year, that means tropical gardens. Elsewhere, grow it indoors in bright, filtered light and move it outside only in the warmest months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pot it in orchid mix with chunks of bark, sphagnum moss or coir, so air reaches the roots and water drains away fast. A large pot suits a plant that reaches 60cm or more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mist regularly and water often, but do not let the mix go soggy. Rainwater or filtered water is best. Once a year, a mature plant might need a pick-me-up of diluted orchid feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e No pruning is needed. Remove pitchers and leaves with clean scissors when they turn brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Miranda Pitcher Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, with the big pitchers still to come. Pot it into orchid mix soon after it arrives and give it warmth and humidity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tubes come from our grower, and stock is not constant. When the grower has none the tube shows as on backorder, and the notify button on this page emails you the day it is available again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eExotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/how-to-keep-your-indoor-plants-alive\"\u003eHow to keep your indoor plants alive\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/indoor-plants\"\u003eIndoor plants for every room\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tropical-plants\"\u003eTropical plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow big will it get?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA mature plant reaches 60cm or more in height, so it needs more room than the smaller pitcher plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it a good first pitcher plant?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. It is a good variety for beginner carnivorous plant growers, as long as you keep it warm, humid and misted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes heat bother it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo, it is heat tolerant. Keep it out of scorching midday sun and mist often so the air stays humid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790859764031,"sku":"NEP-HYB-MIRAND-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/miranda-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-miranda.jpg?v=1792209612"},{"product_id":"viking-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-mirabilis-var-globosa-viking","title":"Viking Pitcher Plant - Nepenthes mirabilis var. globosa 'Viking'","description":"\u003cp\u003eViking Pitcher Plant (\u003cem\u003eNepenthes mirabilis\u003c\/em\u003e var. \u003cem\u003eglobosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Viking') is a low, rippled-leaf pitcher plant with fat, globe-shaped pitchers in red or red patterns, hanging from very long stems. The prominent cap and wings are said to resemble a Viking ship. It stays small at 10cm to 20cm tall and is tougher than most pitcher plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShip-shaped pitchers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The 'globosa' in the name means globe-like, and the fat round pitchers carry a cap and wings that give them a longship look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRippled leaves.\u003c\/strong\u003e The glossy leaves are often gently rippled along the edges, forming a low arching rosette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTougher than most.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is less fussy about water quality and watering schedule than other pitcher plants.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick to colour.\u003c\/strong\u003e Young plants colour up fast, so you get to enjoy mature red pitchers sooner.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA recent discovery.\u003c\/strong\u003e It grows wild in sandy, open lowland in coastal Thailand and was only named for science in 2007.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms and humid rooms.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bright bathroom is perfect, with warm, moist air and room on a shelf for the long stems to hang.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTropical gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e In tropical zones it can live outdoors in a hanging pot, in filtered light, with the pitchers swinging below.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHanging baskets.\u003c\/strong\u003e The very long stems carry the pitchers well clear of the leaves, which looks best when the pot is raised.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Viking Pitcher Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants warmth and humidity, ideally 18C to 28C, and definitely above 10C at night. Outdoors all year, that means tropical gardens. Elsewhere, grow it indoors in bright, filtered light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e An orchid mix is ideal, with chunks of bark, sphagnum moss or coir. It lets air reach the roots and drains water away fast. As an epiphyte it has a small root system, so a modest pot is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Mist regularly and water often with rainwater or filtered water, so the mix is always moist but never soggy. Viking is more forgiving than most. Once a year, a mature plant might need a pick-me-up of diluted orchid feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None is needed. Snip off browned pitchers and leaves with clean scissors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Viking Pitcher Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. It arrives small, so pot it into orchid mix soon after delivery and keep it warm and humid. Young plants colour up quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur grower does not always have tube stock available. When there is none, this page shows the tube as on backorder, and the notify button will email you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eExotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/blog\/indoor-exotic-plants-guide\"\u003eA guide to indoor exotic plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/house-indoor-plants\"\u003eHouse and indoor plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy is it called Viking?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe fat pitchers have a prominent cap and wings that are said to look like a Viking ship. The variety name 'globosa' refers to their globe shape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIs it harder or easier than other pitcher plants?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is easier. It is pretty tough for a pitcher plant, so you do not have to be as fussy about the water or the schedule.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow soon will it colour up?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is quick to colour from young plants, so you should see red pitchers sooner than with many other kinds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790859927871,"sku":"NEP-MIR-VIKING-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/viking-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-mirabilis-var-globosa-viking.jpg?v=1792209617"},{"product_id":"scarlet-belle-pitcher-plant-sarracenia-x-wrigleyana-scarlet-belle","title":"Scarlet Belle Pitcher Plant - Sarracenia x wrigleyana 'Scarlet Belle'","description":"\u003cp\u003eScarlet Belle Pitcher Plant (\u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e x \u003cem\u003ewrigleyana\u003c\/em\u003e 'Scarlet Belle') is a carnivorous plant that grows as a low rosette of hooded white tubes, each heavily veined with blood red. It stays only 10 to 20cm high, traps insects in its pitchers and deepens in colour through autumn. It is a striking plant, but it has needs: a bog, rainwater and a cool winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVeined, hooded tubes.\u003c\/strong\u003e White pitchers streaked with blood red look like nothing else in the garden.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour deepens in autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e The red veining intensifies as the weather cools.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIt catches its own food.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hairs lining each tube stop insects from climbing back out, so the plant feeds itself on ants and other small insects.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo fertiliser needed.\u003c\/strong\u003e It wants no feeding at all, so there is no fertiliser to buy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs a cool winter and can survive snow and ice, which suits the cooler parts of the country.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBog tubs and wetland planters.\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow it in a pot that sits in a saucer of rainwater, or plant 20cm apart in a shared bog tub.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCourtyards and balconies.\u003c\/strong\u003e A sunny position shows off the pitchers, and the small size suits a table or step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool winter gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a wetland plant for areas with a proper winter, where a month of low single digit temperatures is normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Scarlet Belle Pitcher Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Give it full sun and a cool winter. It needs at least a month of low single digit temperatures, so it suits cool temperate gardens and the cooler warm temperate districts. Frost free subtropical and tropical gardens do not give it the winter rest it needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant it in an acid mix, ideally equal parts sphagnum or peat moss, horticultural sand and perlite. Ordinary potting mix is too rich, because the mix must be extremely low in phosphorus and nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil wet through the growing seasons. The easiest way is to stand the pot in a saucer of rainwater. Do not fertilise it. In mid autumn, drain the saucer and keep the soil damp until spring, to give the plant its rest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e None is needed. Cut off pitchers that turn brown and dry, and the plant will produce new ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Scarlet Belle Pitcher Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. Young plants make small pitchers at first and grow into their full size over a few seasons. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and settle fast. Pot up soon after delivery in a bog mix of sphagnum or peat moss, sand and perlite, then stand the pot in rainwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eExotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants that suit pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-sun\"\u003ePlants for full sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tubestock\"\u003eBrowse tubestock plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat water should I use?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRainwater. Keep the pot standing in a saucer of it through the growing season, and top it up as it drops. In mid autumn drain the saucer and keep the soil just damp until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to feed it insects?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It catches its own, and the tubes are lined with hairs that keep insects from escaping. Do not fertilise the plant, because the potting mix must stay extremely low in phosphorus and nitrogen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep it indoors?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt makes an unusual display plant in a bright spot, but it needs a cool winter of at least a month of low single digit temperatures. Plan to keep it outside for the cold months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790878081343,"sku":"SAR-WRI-SCARLE-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/scarlet-belle-pitcher-plant-sarracenia-x-wrigleyana-scarlet-belle.jpg?v=1792210978"},{"product_id":"velvet-pitcher-plant-sarracenia-hybrid-velvet","title":"Velvet Pitcher Plant - Sarracenia hybrid 'Velvet'","description":"\u003cp\u003eVelvet Pitcher Plant (\u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid 'Velvet') is a carnivorous plant with a low rosette of hooded green tubes, shading to pale green white at the top and veined heavily with blood red. It stays 15 to 30cm high, and its colour deepens in autumn. Insects that slip into a pitcher cannot climb back out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy you'll love it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreen tubes, red veins.\u003c\/strong\u003e Green pitchers fade to pale green white at the hood, and the heavy red veining gives them a velvety, bloodshot look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMore colour with autumn.\u003c\/strong\u003e The veining deepens as the weather cools, which makes it a fine plant for the end of the year.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA self feeding plant.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hairs inside each tube stop insects from escaping, so it feeds itself and needs no fertiliser.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGenuinely cold hardy.\u003c\/strong\u003e It needs a cool winter rest, and it can survive snow and ice without harm.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA plant with a story.\u003c\/strong\u003e Few plants start a conversation like one that eats ants, and children are fascinated by it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhere it works best\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePots in a saucer of rainwater.\u003c\/strong\u003e The easiest way to grow it is a single pot standing in a saucer on a sunny step or table.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBog gardens.\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant 20cm apart in a shared bog tub or wetland garden with other bog plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCool climate courtyards.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is a wetland plant for areas with a real winter, and it makes a feature on a sunny balcony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eGrowing Velvet Pitcher Plant in Australia\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition and climate.\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun and a cool winter. The plant needs at least a month of low single digit temperatures, so it does best in cool temperate and cooler warm temperate districts. Frost free subtropical gardens do not give it the winter rest it needs. It can survive snow and ice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoil.\u003c\/strong\u003e Use an acid mix, ideally equal parts sphagnum or peat moss, horticultural sand and perlite. In nature this soil is called pocosin. The mix must be extremely low in phosphorus and nitrogen, so never use a fertilised potting mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater and feed.\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the soil wet through the growing seasons by standing the pot in a saucer of rainwater. Do not fertilise. In mid autumn, drain the saucer and keep the soil damp until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePruning.\u003c\/strong\u003e There is no pruning to do. Remove pitchers that have turned brown and dry, and new ones will replace them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat to expect when it arrives\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe sell Velvet Pitcher Plant as tube stock, a young plant in an 80mm deep tube that establishes quickly. A young plant produces small pitchers first, and it takes a few seasons to reach full size. Tube stock comes from our grower and is not always available. When the grower has none, the tube shows as on backorder on this page, and the notify button emails you the day it is back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants travel upright and settle fast. Pot up soon after delivery in a bog mix of sphagnum or peat moss, sand and perlite, then stand the pot in rainwater.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlants are delivered Australia wide, with delivery from $29.95. Every plant is covered by our 30 day healthy plant guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePlant care guides and related reading\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/exotic-and-rare-plants\"\u003eExotic and rare plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-pots\"\u003ePlants for pots and containers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/plants-for-full-sun\"\u003eMore plants for full sun\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tubestock\"\u003eBrowse tubestock plants\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Velvet Pitcher Plant need a cold winter?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at least one month of low single digit temperatures. It can survive snow and ice, so cool temperate gardens suit it. Keep it outside for winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat soil does it need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn acid, boggy mix of equal parts sphagnum or peat moss, horticultural sand and perlite, extremely low in phosphorus and nitrogen. Do not add fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow do I water it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStand the pot in a saucer of rainwater through the growing seasons. In mid autumn drain the saucer and keep the soil damp until spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Nursery Near Me","offers":[{"title":"Tube (Backorder)","offer_id":67790878277951,"sku":"SAR-HYB-VELVET-tube","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/files\/velvet-pitcher-plant-sarracenia-hybrid-velvet.jpg?v=1792210983"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/2917\/5359\/collections\/pitcher-plant-nepenthes-alata.jpg?v=1794666955","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/collections\/pitcher-plants.oembed","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}