How do pitcher plants spread their seeds and where do they grow?

1. Methods of seed propagation

The seeds of Nepenthes are relatively small, with the longest length being about 1 cm and the width being even smaller, only about 1 mm. Its seeds are woody and very light, and can be easily blown away by the wind. Therefore, its seeds are spread by the wind. The seeds of Nepenthes have a very short survival time and are sown as soon as they are obtained.

2. Where do seeds grow?

The flower axis will emerge from the top of the pitcher plant stem, on which there will be many small pedicels, each of which will have one or more small flowers. After pollination, a capsule will grow. Its seeds are spindle-shaped to thread-shaped, very small, and have a very fine ridge in the middle. The location of the embryo is where the seeds grow. When the seed pods open, the seeds of the pitcher plant will spill out.

3. Methods for preserving seeds

Under normal circumstances, its seeds should not be preserved and should be sown immediately after harvesting. Some flower lovers will put its seeds in the refrigerator for refrigeration. In fact, low temperature is not suitable for seed preservation, and may cause the seeds to lose their growth ability faster.