Nepenthes (Pitcher Plant/ Monkey Jars)

This particular Nepenthes 'Gaya' is a hybrid Nepenthes and is known for its wonderful large pitchers. The pitchers are a beautiful cherry red with splotches of yellow. The parent plants of this hybrid are typically from tropical parts of Malaysia. This plant is relatively easy to care for and very good at catching large insects!

Care Difficulty: Moderate care needs.

Light: Sunshine Lover: They need lots of direct sunlight, at least 4-6 hours daily. They will need partial shade from direct sun during the heatwaves. If you don’t have much direct sun then you can use a plant light.

Watering: Moist but Not Drenched: Use distilled water or ideally rainwater, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. You can also keep the pot on top of a tray and use the tray method.

Feeding: Feed with 1-2 insects per pitcher per month every 1-2 weeks during the growing season, careful not to over feed. This plants are normally quite good at catching there own insects.

Humidity and Temperature: Moderate Conditions: prefer humid environments (40-60% humidity) and cooler temperatures around 70°F (21°C) during the day and slightly cooler at night.

Toxicity: Non toxic to humans and most pets. However, it's best to prevent pets from ingesting them as consuming non-digestible plant material might cause discomfort.

Repotting:Signs of Overcrowding: Repot when the pot becomes crowded or when the plant outgrows its current container. Use an appropriate substrate.