Juthatip Soper Pitcher Plant

Exotic and eye-catching, the Juthatip Soper Pitcher Plant is a living sculpture! You’ve got pink-veined cones that have ruffled hoods. This hybrid plant is also filled with glistening digestive fluid, also known as its nectar - perfect for luring in bugs like flies and even wasps. Ideal for modern interiors or lush greenhouse displays, it brings a sense of wonder and intrigue to any space.

Juthatip Soper Pitcher Plant can stand as high as 25 to 30 cm tall. Each “pitcher” has green-red veins and a pink ruffle across the lid. A wide, ruffled lid tops every tube. The outer wall holds a thin, bright gloss that reflects light. For many, its appeal is in its ability to trap little critters. Watch it do its work by making it a focal point in bohemian or tropical rooms. This plant also loves the sun, so feel free to prop it atop a sunlit windowsill. A ceramic bowl or mesh macrame hanger also suits this plant nicely.

This plant grows upward from a creeping rhizome. The Juthatip Soper Pitcher Plant expands gradually, producing new clumps each growing season and eventually creating a colony of elegant traps. When you grow one indoors, expect visible height increases over spring and summer, with moderate growth rates. Outdoors in suitable climates, it can reach 35 cm and spread wider. Use a 12 to 15 cm diameter pot or situate around a slim pole in a bog garden. Repot every one to two years to refresh soil and allow for growth.

This hybrid thrives in full sun to light shade. That said, it still makes a beautiful houseplant. For indoor care, position within 30 cm of a window to maximise direct rays. In spaces without direct sun, it still performs well, though pitcher colors may appear softer. Avoid dim corners as low light reduces trap production and colour vibrancy. Outdoors, it flourishes in a covered patio or a dedicated bog bed under dappled sunshine. In both settings, extended sun exposure intensifies pink and red veins, creating spectacular contrast against the green foliage.

The Juthatip Soper Pitcher Plant loves constantly moist roots, but there is a risk for careless waterers to waterlog them. Ideal mix blends 50% sphagnum peat moss with 50% perlite or horticultural sand to maintain acidity (pH 4.5–5.5) and drainage. No fertilizer is required for the plant as nutrients come from captured insects. Embrace its natural hunting skills! Repot annually or when rhizomes fill the container. This plant is not known to harm pets if accidentally brushed, yet keep this carnivore at bay. Avoid using tap water high in dissolved minerals and resist the urge to feed commercial plant foods.

The Juthatip Soper Pitcher Plant contributes to psychological well-being by adding that element of nature. Observing its vibrant pitchers and slow movements as prey drifts in can reduce stress and sharpen focus. Positioning it near a workspace or meditation corner offers a visual anchor, promoting mindful breaks and enhanced concentration. In bedrooms with adequate light, its lush green tones foster calm and visual interest without competing for air space. Even in compact areas, the sight of living architecture inspires creativity and a deeper connection to nature’s ingenuity.

Double Duty: Alluring for people and insects alike
Double Display: Thrives both indoors and outdoors
Do More With Less: No fertilizer, no problem!
Parent Trap: Moderate growth rate
Double Trouble: Beautifies spaces, enhances mental wellness

The Juthatip Soper Pitcher Plant perfect for both seasoned growers and curious novices. You can also introduce young growers to the hobby by letting them marvel at its ability to trap and catch insects. It’s dinner and a show, if you catch our drift. Get yours now and watch your space come alive!

Size at dispatch: 20 cm in height, and comes in a 12 cm pot
Care level: Medium
Pet safety: Generally safe, but take precautions.