Monkey Jars | Hookeriana

Carnivorous, climbing, semi-woody herb with loosely spiraling leaves lanceolate with midrib forming a tendril at leaf tip, The Pitchers are hollow inside where insect digestion occurs and they often contain water; and the lids are brightly coloured with nectar-secreting glands. Endemic to the Philippines and South East Asia, it is carnivorous and uses its nectar to attract insects that drown in the pitcher and are digested by the plant. 

Please note as a natural product pitcher count and appearance can vary plant-to-plant. During Winter, plants may arrive with fewer or no pitchers as part of their seasonal dormancy cycles. 

At Houseplant.co.uk, we're proud to offer a fascinating selection of British-grown carnivorous plants that are perfectly suited to our climate. Our collection includes native species like Drosera (sundew) and hardy varieties such as Sarracenia (pitcher plant) Our Venus flytraps (Dionaea muscipula) and Cape sundews (Drosera capensis) are excellent choices for beginners, offering both beauty and entertainment as they catch their prey. For optimal growth, ensure they receive full sun, use rainwater for watering, and maintain a well-draining acidic soil mix.

#common-names: Nepenthes, Pitcher Plant, Monkey Jars, Carnivorous Pitcher Jugs