It is best to water the pitcher plant every few days.

How often should the pitcher plant be watered?

Spring is the growing season for pitcher plants. Generally, they should be watered once every 3-5 days, and watered when the soil is dry. In summer, the watering time is very strict. Due to the high temperature, water is consumed and evaporated quickly. Therefore, they should be watered once every 2-3 days. The principle is to keep the substrate moist but not too dry. In autumn, the number of waterings should be gradually reduced. In winter, the growth rate of pitcher plants will slow down after the temperature drops, and the water demand will also decrease accordingly. At this time, watering once a week is sufficient.

Since Nepenthes does not like an overly humid environment, but needs to keep the soil moist at all times, there are generally two methods of watering, namely surface watering and immersion watering. Surface watering refers to pouring water on the soil, not on the leaves, while immersion watering is to soak water from the drainage holes at the bottom of the pot to keep the soil moist enough.

What kind of water is best for Nepenthes

1. The most basic requirement is that, in addition to rice washing water, the water quality should not contain too many bacteria or microorganisms. Rainwater and well water are the most suitable. In addition, tap water is also acceptable. However, it is best to filter tap water before irrigation. The method is to put it in a container and let it stand for 12-24 hours to filter out the chlorine in it.

2. Nepenthes has low requirements for water quality. As long as it is not very dirty and does not contain bacteria, ordinary water will do. However, if you often use the immersion method to water, it will cause salt accumulation and a lot of yellow-white scale will appear on the surface of the soil. The surface soil should be replaced in time.

What to do if the pitcher plant is overwatered

1. Turn over the soil : If you water the pitcher plant too much, it is best to spray some fungicides and then turn over the cultivation soil to speed up the loss of moisture in the soil. At the same time, the amount of watering should be reduced.

2. Check the root system : If the water accumulation is serious and causes root rot, remove the pot and check the root rot. If it is only slightly rotten, you can simply trim the roots, disinfect and replant. If the root rot is serious, you have to re-cut.