Nepenthes pitcher plants were first discovered in the middle of the 17th century.  They became quite popular in Great Britain in the 19th century, with much effort spent discovering new varieties to bring home for the wealthy to cultivate.  These plant hunting missions lead to the discovery that the Nepenthes pitcher plants have an extensive range in which they grow naturally.  Within their native ranges, these carnivorous plants can be found at altitudes as low as sea level, and even above 3000 feet high. Read the rest of this entry