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Sarracenia

North American Pitcher Plants

North American Pitcher Plants

Exposure

  • Intense to medium

Rusticity

Tropicale

Bloom time

  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June

  • Carnivorous plant
  • Urn-shaped leaves
  • Asymmetrical foliage
  • Medium care
  • Non-toxic

Sarracenia are carnivorous plants that are easy to grow. The leaves, shaped like a horn called "ascidia" or urn, are erect. They attract insects inside with the scent they give off and the variety of colors. Once inside, the insects are trapped and cannot get out. The front of the leaf has a limb called a "wing". They are green, veined, spotted with white, dark red tending to purple, or yellow depending on the variety and species.

Plant details

Dimensions

Spacing
- in.
Spread
7 - 11 in.
Height
5 - 35 in.

Characteristics

Habit:

  • Upright
  • Bushy

Flowering colours:

  • Yellow
  • Red
  • Purple

Plant needs

Watering:

  • Keep water in the saucer. Allow to dry slightly in winter.

Maintenance:

  • Moderate

Soil requirement:

  • Acidic soil. Special for carnivorous plants

Features

Resistance:

  • Humidity

Attract:

Use:

  • Table
  • Summer terrace
  • Terrarium

Attribute:

  • Carnivorous plant

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