Sarracenia (North American Pitcher Plant) – Care Leaflet

Summer

> Full, direct sunshine, in- or outdoors

> Rainwater only, sit in water (in a deep saucer)

> You cannot overwater the plant in summer

Feeding: we have never found this to be necessary, as the plants only require a few insects per year to survive. If you are worried, stick the plant outside on a sunny day and watch it go to work

Winter

> We recommend a cool, airy, light area, between -10 °C to 10 °C. A cold greenhouse, conservatory or polytunnel will protect the plants, so they will re-emerge quicker in spring.

> The plants will have a dormancy period, which can vary from just a few leaves browning/crisping, to everything dying back – remove all brown bits (It is ok if you only have stalks going through winter). Some plants produce non carnivorous winter leaves.

> During dormancy, the main risk to the plant is rotting caused by fungal diseases, usually a result of overwatering. Reduce watering, keeping the plant damp, but never let them dry out completely. This is not usually an issue if the plant is outdoors.

Rainwater alternatives: distilled, de-ionised, reverse osmosis water

Repotting: When the plant is bursting out of it’s pot, in a specific peat and perlite mixture or specialist peat free mix (both available from our online shop). Best time for repotting and splitting (if you want) is early spring.

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