Plant Care Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant

Also known as

Tropical Pitcher Plant

Taxonomy

Nepenthes mirabilis
Nepenthes
Nepenthaceae
Caryophyllales

How to care for Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant

Water needs for Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant
0.5 cups
every 7

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
💦 Water Needs

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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☀️ Sunlight Needs

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.

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💨 Humidity

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant enjoys lots of humidity. Provide humidity for your plant by watering regularly and thoroughly, since plants absorb most water through their root system rather than their leaves. They may also benefit from being placed next to a humidifier.

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant is very sensitive to dry soil, so choose a potting soil that retains moisture. A good soil will still drain well and contain lots of organic matter such as coco coir or sphagnum moss.

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When and How to Successfully Repot Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant →


💩 Fertilizer

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant grows very slowly and doesn’t require added fertilizer. Replacing your plant’s potting soil once a year should provide them with more than enough nutrition. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

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🌎 Native Region

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant is native to Old World Tropics.


🌦️ Growing Outdoors

USDA Hardiness Zone
Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant can be grown outdoors in USDA Hardiness Zones 10a-12b. Find your local hardiness zone here.

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🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant retiring old leaves.

If it seems like there’s a problem, the most likely cause of yellow leaves in Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant is underwatering. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Yellow leaves can less often be caused by overwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Give your plant a good drink and it should perk back up and download Greg to make sure your plant never goes thirsty again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.

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