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Common varieties of pitcher plant

Saul Goodman
2020-03-12 08:48:21
The common varieties of pitcher plant include two tooth pitcher plant, wind bell pitcher plant, little pitcher plant, apple pitcher plant and Baote bottle pitcher plant. The two tooth pitcher plant is the largest pitcher plant in the world, and the wind chime pitcher plant is also called mini pitcher plant, which is very rare; the little pitcher plant is simple in shape and easy to plant; the bottle of Apple pitcher plant contains rotten leaves of plants.

Nepenthes bidentata

A picture of Nepenthes bidentata

It is the largest pitcher plant in the world, with stems that can grow up to 30 cm. The bottle is round, and there are two fangs around the lid to attract insects. Nectaries grow at both ends of tusks, and insects will fall into bottles when they smell honey.

Nepenthes Campanula

A picture of Nepenthes bidentata

Also called mini pitcher plant, it's very rare. The bottle is funnel-shaped. Unlike other pitcher plants, its stems are clustered on the rock wall. When its branches and vines grow to a certain length, they will stop growing and grow many new buds at the bottom.

Pig's cage grass

A picture of Nepenthes bidentata

Belongs to the lowland pitcher plant, the bottle is not big, but the shape is simple, planting is easy. As long as the humidity reaches the standard, it can grow well. Branches and vines are climbing growth with limited space for ornamentation.

Nepenthes ampullaria

picture of pitcher plant with two teeth

Unlike other kinds, its bottle is turned back, and it will accumulate water in rainy days. The bottles are filled with rotten leaves of other plants. It's not clear whether they can catch insects.

Potted Pitcher

picture of pitcher plant with two teeth

Giant pitcher plant grass, suitable for artificial planting conditions can produce the largest bottle. Its stem is upright, without intertwined vines, so try not to get wet, lest it will be poured into the bottle, causing the petiole to break.

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