How does one convince their pitcher plant to grow pitchers again? It's overdue to be repotted, but why did she give up on the pitchers? It's grown roughly a foot without producing any that developed, and started a new plant. Any advice is appreciated!
by Visible_Slide_7529
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My guess is it’s not getting enough light to grow them
Better light Distilled water, and more of it. Don’t let the sphagnum moss dry out. They’re swamp plants that sit in full light.
Put Beta fish pellets in each of the existing pitchers once every 2-3 weeks. Needs nutrients.
Source: my own pitcher plant that was dying when I got it
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Some pitcher plants also just grow them when they can attach to something like those support sticks or sth.
I own a nursery and grow/sell tons of these pitcher plants. Like was said before, make sure the water you provide is not city water. Purest water you can give is best. They also love to stay wet and get a lot of bright indirect lighting. These are epiphytes(tree dwelling plants) so mimic that as much as possible. Misting can help with humidity but isn’t necessary if you keep the substrate damp. Do not fertilize the soil. Do not. You can add small amounts of bug parts to the pitchers to help out with the extra boost.
If none of this works, put it on a covered porch outside and keep wet. That is what usually kicks these into gear as long as you live where it’s warm right now.
She is still a beautiful example of an Alata. I think you’ll be just fine