{"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 sold out, 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","url":"https:\/\/nurserynearme.com.au\/products\/bloody-mary-pitcher-plant-nepenthes-bloody-mary","provider":"Nursery Near Me","version":"1.0","type":"link"}