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The Sarracenia, or American Pitcher plant can be found naturally growing in North America. These carnivorous plants are one of the easiest to grow. Should you have a spot outside which will receive full sun and where you can provide the plants with good, clean water then you too can grow Sarracenia.
Commonly grown in pots sitting in water, Sarracenia should never be allowed to dry out. Always keep pots in a few centimeters of water. If you have a number of plants you can place them all in a tray filled with water which you can top up as and when needed.
Trumpet Pitcher, 'Leucophylla var.alba seedling 13 #10.'
You will not need to repot this plant upon receipt. We recommend that you do repot in winter dormancy, (around May, June to July) every 1 or 2 years, or when the media develops an unpleasant odour. Use a growing medium specifically for carnivorous plants.
I originally had no interest in Sarracenias, as I already have Venus Flytraps and didn't want another plant for which I have to make winter dormancy arrangements. However, eventually I thought I'd give it a go, because I'm currently struggling with my original dormancy-free pitcher plant choice (a Nepenthes), which is not giving me much joy. Very happy with my decision - this Sarracenia is stunningly beautiful. I'd even go as far as saying it is elegant enough to project a majestic presence. Even better, it is growing very nicely indeed, and I still have about seven months in which to enjoy it before I need to start worrying about dormancy. Depending on how that first dormancy goes, I may well be acquiring some more next Spring!
