How to water the pitcher plant

Nepenthes cage withered

In fact, it is normal for the pitcher plant cage to wither, and it will wither once every 2 to 3 months. One leaf can only grow one cage, and it will grow again after it withers. However, if the growth environment is not suitable, the cage will wither prematurely, so you need to pay attention to the appropriate light and temperature and proper watering.

Next, let’s talk about watering. Improper watering will cause the pitcher plant cage to wither prematurely. The time, amount and method of watering will all affect the growth of the pitcher plant.

Nepenthes watering method

When to water

Nepenthes has very strict requirements for water, and watering time must be strictly controlled. It cannot be too densely planted, nor can it be without watering. Just keep the soil as moist as possible. As for the watering time, you should water it twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening. Remember not to water it at noon.

How to water

There are many ways to water, such as pouring, basin surface, spraying, and immersion. Nepenthes is suitable for growing in moist but relatively loose soil, so watering is generally done by surface watering or immersion watering.

Surface watering: Water directly into the soil, and try to avoid watering the flowers and leaves.

Immersion watering: To avoid the loss of nutrients in the soil, immerse the pot in water to moisten the soil.

Water quality requirements for Nepenthes

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 frequently use the immersion method for watering, salt will accumulate and a lot of yellow-white scale will appear on the surface of the soil. Replace the surface soil in time.

You see, the way to water the pitcher plant is actually very simple. If you can't keep the pitcher plant alive, it's your personal reason. Those so-called excuses are for lazy people. Learn the watering techniques!

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