Nepenthes or pitcher plants have fascinated me since I was a child. The These are carnivorous plants. It was the actual Venus fly trap that help my fascination of a summer day in Woolworth’s at the Cross County Shopping Center in Yonkers New York. I found intriguing that a plant would eat an animal and has specialized ways to devour such insects
Tropical Pitcher Plants (Nepenthes) are primarily native to Southeast Asia. There are roughly 180 species, with many recently discovered in the 20th century. These fascinating carnivorous plants have evolved a way to lure, capture and digest prey. They grow anywhere from hot, sticky jungles to cool montane forests high above the clouds. Though Nepenthes are thought to be difficult to grow, this is far from the truth. Most plants adapt to cultivation quite well and the hobby is growing quickly. I found this out through years of reading. Nepenthes are carnivorous plants that are mainly native to the Malay Archipelago. The genus compromises over 170 species, with many discoveries made in the 20th century. They also go by the name monkey cups, hanging pitcher plants, and tropical pitcher plants.
About three years I found a man who was growing and selling Pitcher Plants from his Greenhouse. My curiosity lead me to his greenhouse in Brooklyn New York. Yes of all places, Brooklyn New York . Unfortunately the owner moved to Morrison TN.
You can visit him there or place your order on line. I would look at his website www.redleafexotics.com or even email him at info@redleafexotics.com I promise you will be captivated and maybe buy a plant.