Since the time I had read about insectivorous plant, Pitcher plant, I wanted to see one. I got to see one in one of the flower exhibitions held in Lalbagh, Bangalore.
Plant Summary:
The botanical name is Nepenthes khasiana and belongs to Nepenthaceae family. Khasi Hills of Meghalaya in eastern India is home to these plants.
Locally the plant is known as Tiew-Rakot meaning Demon flower as the flower devours insects.
The leaves of the plant are oblong and lance shaped. The flowers are tube shaped with a lid on top. If an unsuspecting insect crawls inside the tube, the lid closes and the insect is trapped. Pitcher plant secretes juices to digest the insect.
It is ideal to pot this plant in a hanging pot. The hybrid varieties do not possess the characteristic of trapping insects.
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Hi, can you tell me where we will get the plant in Bangalore? I have heard that Horticulture dept is going to get all the insectivorous plants for Lalbagh…
I’m interested to have one in my garden
Hi Harsha,
That would be the right place inquire.
All the best,
Shantha
Helloo Shantha….
What all flowers and vegetable plants do u grow in your pots?Do u grow in front and back yards too… Curious to know this..
—Meena
Hi Meena,
Right now due to space constraints I grow many types of Orchids, Herbs, and few flowering plants.
Regards,
Shantha
I have got some carnivorous plants.
My pitcher plant is doing fine.
I may be able to multiply it.
eleena100@hotmail.com
Nice to hear that you are keen on growing carnivorous plants.
Regards,
Shantha
could you please tell me where I can buy it
reply me- purchasetayash@gmail.com
Hi Vimal,
Please try in nurseries around your place.
Vessel like pitcher is not the flower of the pitcher plant. It develops on the tip of the leaf and it is provided with a lid which become reddish in colour on maturity in Nepenthes khasiana. Pitcher is the insect trap.