Nepenthes - also known as tropical pitcher plants or monkey cups - have been inspiring awe in botanists since they were first discovered. 

Their dazzling colours and elaborately decorative traps, the plants seem to flaunt their carnivory with pride. 

If your Nepenthes ventrata outside it should be able to catch plenty of food by itself. Pitcher plants that are kept indoors might need a little more help. 

You can try feeding small amounts of ants, crickets or even fish food, but be sure not to overdo it.

This plant thrives in bright, indirect sunlight and can tolerate periods of direct sunlight.

Water generously when surface of mix is dry. For long-term healthy growth, stick to rainwater, distilled or deionised water.

Rare, exotic, carnivorous plant.

Evergreen

Hanging decorative traps