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title: "Hi guys :) I got a purple pitcher plant for Vday and I was wondering…"
description: "Hi guys :) I got a purple pitcher plant for Vday and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to water it, take care of it etc.? I don’t want to over…"
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community: "Carnivorous Corner"
author: "Leslie"
published: "2025-02-27T20:45:36.565135Z"
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# Hi guys :) I got a purple pitcher plant for Vday and I was wondering…

_Posted by Leslie on 2025-02-27_

Hi guys :) I got a purple pitcher plant for Vday and I was wondering if anyone had any tips on how to water it, take care of it etc.? I don’t want to over water it but I also don’t want to underwater. Any tips and advice will be helpful

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## 4 comments

### Just a guy commented on 2025-02-28

Distilled water I water it through the bottom. You can feed bugs but not required it will still survive without bugs. Keep it humid because they usually live in humid habitats.

#### Leslie replied on 2025-02-28

Thank you so much :) how often should I water the plant?

### Just a guy commented on 2025-02-28

Planta advice is fine

#### Leslie replied on 2025-02-28

Got it thank you :)

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