By Mary H. Dyer, Master Naturalist and Master Gardener, http://www.summitspringsgardenwriting.com/ Nepenthes (pitcher plants) are fascinating plants that survive by secreting sweet nectar that lures insects to the plant's cup-like pitchers. Once the unsuspecting insect slides into the slippery pitcher, the plant's fluids digest the bug in soupy, sticky liquid. There are many types of exotic pitcher plants, all surprisingly easy to grow once you learn how to meet the plant's basic needs, including proper pitcher plant watering. Read on to learn what's involved in watering a pitcher plant. Pitcher Plant Watering Pitcher plants like humid, boggy environments; this is the main thing to keep in mind when watering nepenthes. Feel the planting medium regularly, and water whenever the surface of the medium begins to feel slightly dry to the touch. The plant is likely to suffer if you allow the potting medium to become completely dry. How to water a
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