I bought 3 pitcher plants from Jersy Plants direct last year the idea that they would cut down the flies but they havent as yet. I too kill the flies and drop them in.I know some people feed them tiny bits of raw meat . but I have read that this is not a good idea. One tip I can give you is to allways stand the pot in rain water and not to water from the top . I have spoilt / killed off one plant in this way .
I also have noticed as they get taller they drip from the lip , so I protect the polished surface on which they are situated.
Hi Geoff, here's an interesting website all about your pitcher plants - www.carnivorous-plants.com/pitcher-plant. All sorts of stuff on there including how some species can supply a bat with a bed !!!
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My pleasure, Geoff - I shall pass on your thanks
thx for the info alina, I'm new to all this gardening so learning as I go along, many thx for the advice.
I bought 3 pitcher plants from Jersy Plants direct last year the idea that they would cut down the flies but they havent as yet. I too kill the flies and drop them in.I know some people feed them tiny bits of raw meat . but I have read that this is not a good idea. One tip I can give you is to allways stand the pot in rain water and not to water from the top . I have spoilt / killed off one plant in this way .
I also have noticed as they get taller they drip from the lip , so I protect the polished surface on which they are situated.
I found a dead fly-they will eat well tonight!
Thanks lucky3
Hi Geoff, here's an interesting website all about your pitcher plants - www.carnivorous-plants.com/pitcher-plant. All sorts of stuff on there including how some species can supply a bat with a bed !!!
Sorry I don't know how to post a link.