Monkey Cup Plant

Best Locations For Growing Monkey Cup Plant

Light and humidity are the main factors that make the Monkey Cup Plant feel at home. Naturally humid areas are a good fit, but you can always create extra dampness with a pebble tray or humidifier. Monkey Cup Plants are pet-safe and non-toxic, but the unique, dangling traps may entice curious cats, so it's best to err on the side of caution and place the plant on a high shelf or area not accessible to pets.

Monkey Cup Plant Sunlight Requirements

Bright to medium indirect light is best for Monkey Cup Plants. Place the plant in or near a sunny window to ensure the broad foliage gets plenty of light. Avoid direct sunlight, which may be too much for the Pitcher Plant to handle.

Monkey Cup Plant Care

High humidity, similar to what they would experience in the tropics, is necessary for Monkey Cup Plants to thrive. Try to keep the humidity around this plant at 60% or higher. Use a pebble tray with water or a humidifier to give this houseplant the moisture it craves when grown in dry climates. Monkey Cup Plants also prefer warm temperatures. If you are comfortable, the plant will be, too, but avoid placing this houseplant near a drafty window or air conditioning vents.

Watering Monkey Cup Plant

Water Monkey Cup Plant when the top inch of soil is dry. This plant has high water needs and likes to stay damp. While this is a thirsty plant, it does not like overly wet conditions, so water until excess water drains through the pot and remove standing water.

Feeding Monkey Cup Plant

Fertilize Monkey Cup Plant using an acidic plant food once per month. Pitcher Plants grown indoors will not usually go dormant, so you can fertilize the plant year-round. Fertilizer will support healthy foliage, but you can also keep your Pitcher Plant healthy by providing live or freeze-dried insects, like crickets, mealworms, and grasshoppers. Plants that catch their own insects do not need to be fed, but you can feed them every 10 - 14 days if they have not caught their own insects.

Monkey Cup Plant Information