Ep. 58 - Nepenthes 101

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Aug 3

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Have we uncovered a carnivorous plant that Matthew likes more than Stephen???

There's Nepenthes care information in this episode somewhere, but prepare for emotional bombshells and debates about whether tropical pitcher plants should even be brought out of greenhouses and into homes in the first place. Is this what happens when a tropical foliage plant person and carnivorous plant person try to have an episode about the plants we BOTH care about?

Mentioned in this episode:

unconventional potting techniques
best varieties to grow as houseplants

Below is an example of a Nepenthes in Matthew’s wicking layered planting approach. The substrate is live sphagnum on top of lava rock, and the plant loves the consistent moisture with this technique. High light means more pitchers, and high humidity means they stay beautiful longer!