Philippine scientists and an Australian expert have just confirmed a new species of pitcher plant found only on Palawan ...

Pitcher plants like Nephentes gracilis use their specialized leaves to capture insects. This food supplement allows the plants to thrive even in nutrient-poor habitats. In a recent study, a team led ...

Scientists have discovered a new carnivorous pitcher plant species in Palawan, Philippines. This is found only on steep limestone cliffs, and it may already be critically endangered. The discovery ...

By Shreya Dasgupta Researchers have described a new-to-science species of carnivorous plant that’s known from only three ...

Philippine scientists have confirmed the discovery of a previously unknown species of carnivorous tropical pitcher plant found only on the limestone cliffs of Palawan, a rare scientific milestone that ...

Pitcher plants are easy to propagate and turn into new plants. They should be propagated roughly every three years to keep ...

These carnivorous plants have evolved in ingenious ways—inspiring innovations from nonstick sprays to water repellants. What other mysteries do pitcher plants hold? A tropical pitcher plant's slippery ...

In Florida’s wetlands, the carnivorous pitcher plant is blurring the lines between predator and ally. Home to entire unique ecosystems, there are more to these ancient organisms than many realize. So ...