LIVE Carnivorous Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia) Beginner Friendly
Savage Gardeners LIVE CARNIVOROUS PLANT - The Sarracenia, also known as the trumpet pitcher, is a genus of carnivorous plants that are native to the United States and Canada. They have a stunning explosion of appearances from the low growing psittacina to the impressive leucophylla.NATURE'S PEST CONTROL - Sarracenia attracts insects with a lovely patch of sweet nectar right at the base of the lid. Insects are drawn to this nectar and are encouraged by tiny downward facing hairs to move down into the pitcher. At some point the insect loses its footing and falls down the tube. At this point the bug slowly converted into plant food through digestion by enzymes and bacteria. Yum yum!GROWING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED - A detailed grower's guide will be included with your purchaseSHIPS POTTED - Plants are shipped potted to minimize the chance of damage in transit Your new plant is a medium-sized plant. It is a division taken last year from a mother plant and has pitchers about 9" tall. Growing instructions will be included. Growing Requirements Light full sun Soil pure peat, peat-sand mix, peat-perlite mix, or long-fiber sphagnum Fertilizing do not apply fertilizer - if grown indoors, feed with bugs, dried bloodworms, or fish food Humidity 50-90% Water keep wet at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water Temperature 45-90°F Dormancy period winter
Specifications
| All Returns Accepted | ReturnsNotAccepted |
| Brand | Savage Gardeners |
| Soil PH | Acidic |
| Type | Carnivorous Plants |
| Climate | Humid Subtropical |
| Watering | Heavy |
| Genus | Sarracenia |
| Common Name | Pitcher Plant |
| Sunlight | Full Sun |
| Soil Type | Peat |
Savage Gardeners LIVE CARNIVOROUS PLANT - The Sarracenia, also known as the trumpet pitcher, is a genus of carnivorous plants that are native to the United States and Canada. They have a stunning explosion of appearances from the low growing psittacina to the impressive leucophylla.NATURE'S PEST CONTROL - Sarracenia attracts insects with a lovely patch of sweet nectar right at the base of the lid. Insects are drawn to this nectar and are encouraged by tiny downward facing hairs to move down into the pitcher. At some point the insect loses its footing and falls down the tube. At this point the bug slowly converted into plant food through digestion by enzymes and bacteria. Yum yum!GROWING INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED - A detailed grower's guide will be included with your purchaseSHIPS POTTED - Plants are shipped potted to minimize the chance of damage in transit Your new plant is a medium-sized plant. It is a division taken last year from a mother plant and has pitchers about 9" tall. Growing instructions will be included. Growing Requirements Light full sun Soil pure peat, peat-sand mix, peat-perlite mix, or long-fiber sphagnum Fertilizing do not apply fertilizer - if grown indoors, feed with bugs, dried bloodworms, or fish food Humidity 50-90% Water keep wet at all times, provide water that is low in salts and minerals such as rain or distilled water Temperature 45-90°F Dormancy period winter
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