{"product_id":"nepenthes-68n-hb-alata-72609","title":"Nepenthes, 8in HB, Alata","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis nepenthes, also known as a pitcher plant, is a carnivorous plant that has red pitchers fading into green at the bottom of the plant. This plant prefers medium, indirect light. Water twice a week. Repot when the roots are spread throughout the pot and become slightly root bound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you need any more photos or additional information on this product, send us a message using the chat button on our website with the product name, and we will get back to you as soon as possible.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis plant has a representative product photo and the item you will receive may not be exactly as shown.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAttributes\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eType:\u003c\/b\u003e Tropical \/ Carnivorous\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeight:\u003c\/b\u003e up to 8in\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpread:\u003c\/b\u003e 6in - 18in \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eZone: \u003c\/b\u003e6\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePet Safe: \u003c\/b\u003eSafe for pets\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCare\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeneral Maintenance:  \u003c\/b\u003ePitcher plants do very well as terrarium plants, but can also be kept as a regular houseplant as long as they are given an environment with adequate humidity.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTemperature: \u003c\/b\u003eThrives in normal household temperatures, between 16º-21º Celsius.   Keep away from drafts and drastic temperature changes.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight: \u003c\/b\u003e Bright filtered to partial sun is ideal to keep this plant thriving.  It can tolerate direct sun, but too much may cause the tips to brown.  This plant will not thrive in low light.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering:  \u003c\/b\u003eWater as needed to keep the growing medium moist, but not soggy.  Pitcher plants thrive in high humidity environments, and do not like to dry out.  They are also more sensitive to chemicals in comparison to other tropical plants, so if possible you should use diluted or rain water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil:  \u003c\/b\u003ePitcher plants do best in a mixture of perlite and phagnum moss.  They require an extremely well draining  growing medium.  Avoid general potting mixes, as they are too rich for these plants.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFertilizer:  \u003c\/b\u003eFertilize once every 4-6 weeks, with orchid fertilizer diluted to half strength, during the spring and summer months.  Pitcher plants get their nutrients from the insects that they catch in their pitchers, and they only need a few insects each month.  If there are none around naturally, you can place a freshly killed insect into the pitcher.  But be careful not to overfeed, as carnivorous plants very low nutrient needs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Vermeer Greenhouses (Welland) Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49705256157424,"sku":"32111","price":41.24,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/3617\/4760\/files\/32111-1.jpg?v=1706972997","url":"https:\/\/floralacres.ca\/products\/nepenthes-68n-hb-alata-72609","provider":"Floral Acres Greenhouse \u0026 Garden Centre","version":"1.0","type":"link"}