Pictures of pitcher plants and propagation methods of pitcher plants

Do you know Pitcher Plant? It is a tropical carnivorous plant native to tropical America. It usually feeds on insects in the rainforest. It has a beautiful appearance and beautiful flower shapes on its leaves. It is one of the common ornamental plants nowadays. I will share pictures of Pitcher Plant with you later so that you can better know it. At the same time, I will also tell you how to propagate Pitcher Plant. If you like to grow this plant, you can try to grow some at home.

Pictures of pitcher plants and propagation methods of pitcher plants

1. Pitcher plants can be propagated by division

Division propagation is one of the most important propagation methods of Pitcher plants. Usually, when Pitcher plants grow side buds and grow large enough, the side buds can be separated directly from the mother plant and then cultivated in a separate pot. After about ten days, the new plant will take root and slowly grow into a new Pitcher plant.

2. Pitcher plants can be propagated by cuttings

Cutting propagation is also one of the important propagation methods of Pitcher plant. Usually, you can cut its leaves in half and peel them off from the mother plant, and insert them obliquely into a clean substrate. You can also cut its rhizome into two-centimeter sections, apply fungicide on the cut, place it flat on a clean substrate, and cover it with wet sphagnum moss. It will take root and sprout after about two months.

3. Pitcher plants can be propagated by seeds

Pitcher plant is also a special plant that can reproduce by seeds. Its seeds can be preserved for three to five years, but the germination time is relatively long, requiring two to four months. The seeds need to be refrigerated for two months before planting and the seeds need to be kept moist. After the seeds are processed, take them out and sprinkle them directly on a clean substrate. The surface does not need to be covered with soil, but can be covered with some fine sand. Then, place them in a warm environment, and they will take root and sprout after a month.