
Sarracenia
North American Pitcher Plant
Where to Grow
Outdoors.
Light
Full sun (outdoors). Bright indoor lights are possible but not preferred.
Water
Use only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. No tap water. Place the pot in a tray with 0.5 to 1 inch of water. In winter, keep the soil slightly damp.
Soil
Use a 50:50 mix of sphagnum peat moss and coarse silica sand or perlite. Ensure all ingredients are free of fertilizers and minerals.
Containers
Plastic pots are best. Avoid unglazed terra cotta pots to prevent water wicking and mineral leaching.
Feeding
Outdoors, they catch enough insects. Indoors, place insects in the pitchers occasionally.
Fertilizing
Do not use any fertilizer.
Humidity
Not a concern.