Carnivorous Pitcher Plant | Monkey Cup Plant_2_main

Carnivorous Pitcher Plant | Monkey Cup Plant

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£15.00
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Carnivorous Pitcher Plant | Monkey Cup Plant

Regular price
£15.00
Regular price
Sale price
£15.00
🤔 Is this plant right for you?

🪴 Skill Level: Easy care - relatively undemanding

🌤 Location: Prefers bright indirect light

📏 Grows up to: 30cm

🔍 Some other details

Nursery Pot Size: 8.5 cm

Air Purifier? Mild impact on air quality

Minimum plant height: up to 10cm

Grows up to: 30cm

Stems per pot: 1

Child / Pet Safe: No

Humidity: No need to mist (prefers the dry)

Top Tip: Once in a while, pop it outside when it's raining so the leaves get cleaned off

📝 Description

The Nepenthes, commonly known as the Monkey Cup Plant, is a striking member of the Nepenthaceae family that flourishes in warm, tropical environments. Its name comes from the unique pitcher-shaped structures, or “cups,” that dangle from its leaves. These natural vessels are designed to trap rainwater and, more importantly, to capture insects, which the plant digests for nutrients. This adaptation allows the Monkey Cup Plant to thrive in soils that are often poor in minerals, making it both a fascinating and resourceful species.

Admired for its vivid colouration and unusual form, the Monkey Cup Plant has become a popular choice among plant enthusiasts and collectors worldwide. The cups can range from deep reds to bright greens, often decorated with speckles or stripes that add to their exotic appearance. Beyond its beauty, the plant’s carnivorous nature sparks curiosity, as it showcases the inventive ways in which plants adapt to challenging environments. 

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