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Practical Uses

Ornamental, insect control.

Soil Type

Acidic, nutrient-poor soil

Sunlight Requirements

Partial Sun

Water Needs

High water needs, consistently moist soil.

Fun

Pitcher Plant

Facts

- It can trap insects and small animals in its pitcher.- Pitcher plants grow in nutrient-poor soil.- They use nectar to lure prey.- The plant's 'pitcher' is filled with digestive liquid.

Where do they live?

Tropical rainforests and bogs in Southeast Asia, Madagascar, and Australia.

How big can they grow?

Up to 3 feet

Learn More!

The Pitcher Plant is a carnivorous plant that traps insects in its pitcher-shaped leaves. Found in tropical rainforests and bogs, pitcher plants have deep 'pitchers' filled with digestive liquid. Insects and small animals are lured into the pitchers by nectar, and once inside, they are unable to escape, eventually being digested by the plant. This adaptation allows the pitcher plant to thrive in nutrient-poor soils.