The Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes) is a tropical carnivorous plant native to parts of South East Asia, India, Madagascar, and Australia. These plants get the nutrients from digesting insects. The pitcher itself is a swelling of the mid-vein in the leaf that is filled with digestive fluid. The nectar the plant secretes lures insects into the pitcher and the slippery rim and inner walls of the pitcher help trap the insect which eventually falls into the digestive fluid.

NOTE:

	Sun Bright light, partial shade		Water Keep moist
	Hardiness Zone 11		Mature Size 1 ft+

Care Tips:

- The Pitcher Plant will love a sunny location with partial shade

 - Place someplace where the plant has easy access to bugs. If your plant is not able to catch its own meals, feeding the plant by dropping live or freeze-dried ants, flies, blood worms, or any other small insects into its pitchers is acceptable.

- Keep substrate evenly moist but not soggy. Avoid allowing the substrate the dry out completely.

- Use collected rainwater or distilled water.

- Many carnivorous plant enthusiasts have their own preferred soil/substrate mixes. But generally, if your space is warm and humid, a mix of sphagnum or peat most with orchid bark or charcoal, and perlite is recommended for good drainage. If your space is dry, straight sphagnum or peat moss is an acceptable option. Do not fertilize substrate as carnivorous plants rely solely on catching bugs for nutrients and fertilizing may burn their roots.

- Sensitive to frost and cold drafts - keep away from drafty windows in the winter.

- This plant requires ample humidity to create pitchers (at least 50% humidity). It will not create new pitchers if the space is too dry.

- Visit our blog for great house plant tips and care guides such as 3 Effective Ways to Increase Humidity for Your House Plants

House Plants: Each plant is shipped in its plastic nursery pot and is individually wrapped to protect foliage. Wood excelsior is used to help keep the soil in place during transit.

Succulents: Each succulent is shipped in its plastic nursery pot and is individually wrapped to protect delicate foliage. Wood excelsior is used to help keep the soil in place during transit. Some succulents may ship bare root.

Air Plants: Air plants are shipped safely nestled in wood excelsior for cushioning and protection during transit.

Pots & Accessories: Each piece is carefully wrapped in bubble wrap to help protect from damage during transit.

Winter Shipping: During colder months, every order will come with complimentary heat packs to keep plants warm and toasty on their journey. We will only send out plants Mondays through Wednesdays to avoid the possibility delivery delays over the weekend. We will use our discretion and hold packages for dispatch if your area is predicted to experience severe cold weather at the time or order fulfillment.

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I'm new to plants, do you have a guide somewhere to help get me started?
We do! You can find all of our guides and more on our blog. If you still require further assistance, email us with your question(s) and one of our friendly and knowledgeable customer service agents will be more than happy to assist you.

What should I do with my plants once I receive them?
Unwrap the plants as soon as you can and remove any wood excelsior shreds to allow the soil to breathe (we use wood excelsior to keep soil in place during shipping). If the soil has dried out completely during transit, you can give the plant a sip of water. Air plants can be soaked upon arrival. Allow all plants some time to acclimate to your home environment.

Do I need to repot my new plants?
Although many growers consider repotting all their new plants a part of their practice, it isn't necessarily required. For the most part, succulents can stay growing in their nursery pots for a year or even two before needing to be repot because they are slow growers and have smaller root systems. House plants grow at a faster rate and may need to be repot shortly after you receive them. Keep in mind that most plants prefer to be root bound so our recommendation is that you should definitely repot your plants whenever their roots are growing out the top of the soil or through the drainage holes at the bottom. For more information on plant repotting, visit our guide Repotting House Plants - How and When to Do It.

When will a particular product be restocked?
We pull in new plants and restock weekly, however what is received will depend on availability, seasonality, etc. The best way to find out what's back or new in stock is to follow us on Instagram @plantcollective.co, or, if you are eyeing a particular product, you can sign up on the product page to be notified by email as soon it is back in stock!

What happens if my order is damaged while in transit?
It is common to lose a leaf or two during transit, however, sometimes the courier is a little too rough on handling or mother nature decides to interfere. Not to worry! We offer Plant Collective Shipping Insurance that covers any lost, damaged, or stolen product.

Should there be any issues with your order, please email us with photos of affected items as well as the packaging within 24 hours of receiving your order to hello@plantcollective.co