Green pitcher plant (Sarracenia oreophila)

Green pitcher plant

Green pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States. Unlike most plants, green pitcher plant is capable of capturing and digesting insects to obtain nutrients. It can produce beautiful blooms in the spring, which attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. In its native habitat, this plant grows in boggy areas and requires acidic soil.

Scientific classification

Species

Green pitcher plant (Sarracenia oreophila)

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30 cm to 61 cm

Plant Height

45 cm

Spread

Red, Green

Leaf Color

Yellow

Flower Color

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

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Care Guide for Green pitcher plant

Every week

Water

Full sun

Sunlight

15 - 38 ℃

Ideal Temperature

Garden Soil

Soil Type

Water: Green pitcher plant thrives in humid, wetland-like environments and needs consistent moisture with weekly watering. As an outdoor carnivorous plant, it goes dormant in winter, requiring less water to conserve energy for the next growing season.

Fertilize: Green pitcher plant thrives in nutrient-poor, moisture-retaining soil, adapted to insect-catching. Avoid fertilizers unless there's a mineral deficiency. Outdoor summer exposure helps obtain food. Do not feed green pitcher plant meat; instead, use Venus flytrap supplements or dried crickets for additional nutrients.

Pruning: Green pitcher plant features tubular, green leaves and flourishes in boggy conditions. Prune in early spring, cutting back dead foliage and spent pitchers without harming new shoots. This practice encourages healthy growth and disease resistance. Always use sterilized tools for pruning to avoid contamination.

Propagation: Green pitcher plant requires external pollination from bees or hand pollination for fertilization in the fall. Mature plants can be propagated by dividing rhizomes during winter, promoting growth through shallow incisions for new crowns.

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