Nepenthes, Tropical Pitcher Plant care, Carnivorous Plants

Nepenthes are found in Southeast Asia, their largest distribution being the island of Borneo.

Nepenthes are tropical pitcher plants which grow as scrambling or climbing vines. Their pitchers form at the end of a tendril which extends from each leaf. Not every leaf will produce a pitcher. At the opening around the pitcher there is a slippery liplike peristome.

Around the peristome large amounts of nectar are produced to attract insects . The nectar has an intoxicating affect on many insects. They then fall into the pitcher were the fluid at the bottom of the pitcher is usually fairly neutral in pH. When an insect starts to struggle to get out, it signals the pitcher to secrete acids and enzymes in large amounts. The pH in the pitcher drops quickly and in a few day the insect is dissolved. The plant then reabsorbs the nutrient rich fluid.

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[happybuddyperson]

Nepenthes tree!

[STFUbelgium]

haha, first i thought the plants were rotten! ;p

very nice plant, take good care of it :)