One of the most interesting insectivorous plants that you can put on your windowsill is the Asian jug. It looks exotic and helps to get rid of troublesome mosquitoes from the house. If you decide to grow it, it will definitely arouse the curiosity of neighbors who will wonder what the species is.
Do not worry, contrary to appearances, there are no special requirements. All you have to do is meet its basic conditions, including You will take care of a good place for a flower and provide him with high humidity, and he will repay you more than.
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The jug is a climbing potted plant, which is distinguished by an interesting look shiny, green leaves, which at the ends have thin petioles topped with jugs formed from rolled leaf plates.
These jugs act as pitfalls for insects of different sizes and colors (red, orange or green). They hang from the leaves, and in the middle they have a sticky substance, luring insects). It also has thin mustache and can have decorative flowers, although it is rare at home.
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The cultivation of the jug is not complicated. If you provide your plant with a bright, distributed light and substrate to insectivorous plants (mixture of peat/ coconut fiber/ sand, moss, perlite) and properly high humidity And the air temperature at the level of 20-25 degrees Celsius, it will definitely be in great condition.
Water the jug regularly with soft rain/ distilled water especially in the summer, because it loves moisture. Do not hurt to sprinkle the plant or place it on a water base. In winter, you can limit the irrigation of the plant.
