Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia) – Potted Carnivorous Plant
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The Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia) is a striking carnivorous plant known for its tall, tubular leaves that act as natural insect traps. Native to North America, these fascinating plants lure insects into their pitchers with nectar, bright colors, and downward-facing hairs, making escape nearly impossible. Once inside, the trapped insects are slowly digested, providing the plant with essential nutrients.
With their elegant, sculptural shape and vibrant hues ranging from green to deep red, Sarracenia species are perfect for terrariums, bog gardens, and windowsill displays. Pre-potted in a 2" Plastic Pots, this hardy carnivorous plant is easy to care for and thrives with the right conditions.
Features We Love:
- Natural Pest Control: Effortlessly traps and digests insects, reducing unwanted pests in your space.
- Unique Tubular Shape: The striking, upright pitchers add an architectural element to any plant collection.
- Hardy and Low Maintenance: Adaptable to various conditions and requires minimal feeding.
- Vibrant Colors: Many varieties develop bold red, purple, or yellow hues under the right lighting.
Care Guidelines:
- Light: Full sun (at least 6+ hours of direct sunlight or strong artificial grow lights).
- Water: Use only distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water—never tap water. Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
- Temperature: 55° - 85° F (13° - 29° C) during the growing season; can tolerate brief cold periods in dormancy.
- Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity but adapts well to normal indoor conditions with proper watering.
- Growth Rate: Slow to moderate; forms new pitchers seasonally.
- Dormancy: Requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures (around 35° - 50° F) for 2-3 months.
Pro Tips:
- Feeding: If grown indoors, provide occasional small insects like fruit flies—do not feed human food.
- Soil: Thrives in a nutrient-poor mix of sphagnum moss and perlite; never use standard potting soil.
- Repotting: Repot every 1-2 years in early spring with a carnivorous plant soil mix.
- Watering Method: Keep the pot in a shallow tray of distilled water to maintain proper moisture levels.
- Winter Dormancy: Allow the plant to rest in cooler temperatures with reduced watering during the winter months.
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Shipping Schedule for this service
Current Handling Time:
1-9 business days
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