There is a lot of water in the pitcher plant's cage. Is this abnormal?

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1. Is it normal?

2. Maintenance methods

Generally speaking, it is not normal for there to be a lot of water in the cage. It is best for pitcher plant cages to be almost one-third filled with water, but of course there cannot be no water inside. It relies on the liquid inside to capture and digest insects. It is best not to add water yourself. The pitcher plant itself will secrete liquid. If you add water yourself, it may affect the growth of the cage due to unclean water quality.

1. Is it normal?

Under normal circumstances, it is abnormal for the pitcher plant cage to have too much water. Generally, it is best to have one-third of the water in the cage. It is usually best not to fill the cage with water. The cage secretes mucus, which will drown the insects and cause them to break down and digest. If there is no water in the cage, it is best not to add it yourself. Of course, this does not mean that you cannot add it, because if the water used is not clean, the pitcher plant cage may rot.

2. Maintenance methods

1. Humidity: If you want its cage to grow normally, you must ensure the humidity of the breeding environment. The maintenance environment should not be too dry. You should pay attention to spraying more water to keep the humidity above 75% as much as possible.

2. Temperature: The temperature for breeding is not Too low, especially in winter, if the temperature is too low, it will affect the growth of the cage. The lowest temperature should not be lower than 15℃, and it must be kept indoors during the winter.

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