WELCOME TO PETPITCHER!
PetPitcher website and forum is a non profit site that is dedicated to the cultivation of carnivorous plants and it is meant to provide information for anyone who is crazy about these amazing plants or just interested to know more about these wonders of nature. It is also a place to share your passion for these plants with other enthusiasts. Join us in the discussion on the forum at forum.petpitcher.com.
A LITTLE HISTORY
I started this website and forum because I felt that there was a lack of available resources in Malaysia on carnivorous plants. There was a need for a place where enthusiasts can gather to talk about their favorite “pets”. I also wanted a place to promote and educate fellow Malaysians on these amazing plants. It saddens me to know that though my country is the center of distribution for the largest carnivorous plant on this little green ball called planet earth, yet the majority of Malaysians do not know what this plant is. The species… Nepenthes!
In the year 2003 PetPitcher website was launched! From the website and internet, people I met and contacts from friends, I found 4 other carnivorous plants enthusiasts. We started sharing information on carnivorous plants through email and telephone.
It was soon apparent that we needed a place for Malaysian carnivorous plant enthusiasts to meet. Together with the Pioneer Members, PetPitcher forum was launched on 12 December 2006 with the aim of providing that place where fellow Malaysians can meet other enthusiasts to share their experiences and plants, or organize events and outings together.
OUR MISSION AND PURPOSE
PetPitcher mission or purpose:
- promote the cultivation of carnivorous plant
- learn and share information or plants
- network with other carnivorous plant enthusiasts
Acronym: PLANT: Promote LeArn NeTwork
PETPITCHER FORUM
If you are new to growing carnivorous plants, please note that there are no stupid questions on the forum as it is a place to learn and share your experiences. So do not be afraid to ask or share your thoughts on carnivorous plants. If you are an experienced enthusiast, your knowledge will be very much appreciated here.
Even though we are based in Malaysia, we are not an exclusive group for Malaysians and I hope enthusiasts from around the world would feel at home in this forum. This is one of the reasons why I made the English language the medium of communication in this forum/website. It is exciting to share this passion with people from every corner of the world. We can learn so much from each other.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Special thanks must go to my web master aka PetPitcher Resident Geek, who is my brother, for helping me with the set up and maintenance of this website. Acknowledgment must go to my Pioneer Members, Moderators, Executive Members and Advisors for their effort in making this place pleasant and fun. Last but not least, to the members who share their knowledge and experiences, for without their contributions the forum would not be of any benefit to anyone.
FINAL REMARKS
I hope this website would excite you on the cultivation of carnivorous plants and that you will catch the “CP bug” if you are not already “hooked”. Most importantly, I hope you will find what you are looking for and benefit from the information here. If you are excited about this website and would like to be involved, you may click here to find out more.
If you have any question, suggestion or information to share, please drop me a line or join the discussion on the forum. You can email me by clicking the “Feedback” link on the left panel or chat with other carnivorous plant enthusiasts on the forum.
Finally, let’s have fun with what we are passionate about! Happy growing…
Best regards,
David Tan