Hooded pitcher plant (Sarracenia minor)

Hooded pitcher plant

Also known as: Pitcher-plant rainbow trumpet, Spotted pitcherplant

Hooded pitcher plant is a captivating addition to any garden. Its unique pitcher-shaped leaves have adapted to attract and trap insects, making it a fascinating insectivorous plant. This plant not only adds intrigue to your garden but also serves as a natural pest control method. Native to wetland ecosystems, it thrives in moist environments. With its beautiful, showy flowers, the Hooded Pitcher Plant adds a touch of wild beauty to your landscape. Explore the wonders of carnivorous plants with hooded pitcher plant and witness nature's ingenious adaptations.

Scientific classification

Species

Hooded pitcher plant (Sarracenia minor)

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Perennial

Lifespan

Herb

Plant Type

80 cm

Plant Height

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Spring, Winter

Growth Season

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Rosette arrangement of stemless, clump-forming leaves with trap-like hollow cones (1-2 feet / 30-60 cm tall).

Upside-down umbrella-like yellow flowers on tall stalks; nodding and light yellow, 2 1/2 inches (6.35 cm) tall.

Distinctive pitcher-shaped leaves up to 20 inches (50 cm) tall with purple veining and white 'windows'.

Fruit is a dehiscent capsule, 0.5-1 inch (1.27-2.54 cm) long, ripening from green to brownish, dry texture.

Maturing brown seed pods release seeds; propagation through underground rhizomes.

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Care Guide for Hooded pitcher plant

Twice per week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Hooded pitcher plant thrives in humid, swampy environments and prefers consistent moisture, requiring watering twice a week. It needs full sun and high humidity, often grown outdoors. Its unique pitcher shape captures rainwater, aiding survival in nutrient-poor soils.

Fertilize: Hooded pitcher plant thrives in nutrient-poor, moisture-retaining soil, relying on insect capture for nutrition. Avoid fertilizers unless minerals are lacking. Extended outdoor placement in summer aids self-feeding. Do not feed hooded pitcher plant meat; use specialized supplements or dried crickets for additional nutrients.

Pruning: Hooded pitcher plant needs minimal pruning; trim dead leaves in early spring for new growth. Sterilize tools to avoid disease. Base pruning enhances air circulation and light access, reducing fungal problems. Avoid pruning during active growth to prevent stress and ensure optimal pitcher development.

Propagation: Hooded pitcher plant requires natural pollinators or hand pollination, transferring pollen from anthers to stigmas in fall. Mature plants can be propagated via rhizome division during winter. Notching tops of rhizomes encourages new crown growth, stimulating overall plant development.

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