How to tend a Sarracenia purpurea

Also known as: Sarracenia purpurea var. purpurea , Sarazina gibbosa Raf., Sarracenia purpurea var. typica Macfarl.

Watering

Like wet environments, water thoroughly after soil surface dries, reduce water in winner dormancy

Sunlight

Full sun in spring, autumn and winter, in summer put in places with scattered light and good ventilation, may result in dark green leaves under insufficient light

Soil

Sphagnum moss or mixture of peat and perlile, replace once a year

Fertilizer

Like low concentration fertilizers, may nourish itself by capturing insects, also can apply liquid fertilizers at 1/4 recommanded strength on leaves in every month

Pruning

Remove flower stem, diseased and rotten leaves timely

About this plant

Origin
America and Canada
Category
Sarraceniaceae, Sarracenia
Size
Diameter ≥ 10 cm, height 15-18 cm
Blooming period
Carnivorous plants, flowering period May-July
Flower colors
yellow or dark red, leaf turnning red with adequate sunlight
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