Nepenthes is a rare carnivorous plant with a unique insect-catching pitcher that is particularly beautiful in shape. Nowadays, this type of pitcher plant is mostly cultivated as an ornamental plant. However, many people do not know much about the cultivation methods of Nepenthes and do not know how to cultivate it correctly. I will write down the correct cultivation methods of Nepenthes in a while, and after reading it, you will know how to cultivate Nepenthes. Correct cultivation method of pitcher plant1. Choose suitable soil for growing pitcher plants When growing Nepenthes, you should choose suitable soil. It likes loose, fertile and breathable soil. When potting, you can choose to mix peat soil, sphagnum moss and charcoal. In addition, you should also pay attention to the environment of Nepenthes. It is an epiphyte that likes to grow in a semi-shaded environment. Especially in summer, it should not be exposed to direct sunlight. 2. Fertilizer and water management for cultivating pitcher plants If you want to grow Nepenthes well, water and fertilizer management is very important. It is a plant that is particularly sensitive to water. It can only grow and develop normally in a high-humidity environment, and the leaves should be sprayed with water frequently during its growth season, four to five times a day is best. Nepenthes does not require much fertilizer, and the insects it preys on can be converted into fertilizer for growth. However, when it is cultivated indoors, the Nepenthes has no insects to eat, so it must be fertilized in time. 3. Pests and pruning of pitcher plants During the cultivation period of pitcher plants, some diseases and pests may occur, especially leaf spot disease is very common. After it occurs, you can spray it with wettable agent of mancozeb. In addition, if you want to improve the ornamental value of pitcher plants, pruning is also very important, especially its pitcher, which is the deformed leaves. It will wither after one or two months. At this time, you can directly cut them off, which will make the whole plant more beautiful. |
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