Houseplants
Sarracenia
Locate me in bright light. Bright light means generally happy with sun hitting my leaves, near a window. Happiest in warm rooms with temperatures of 18-25°C.
Never apply plant feed, it will kill me! I'll feed myself with flies.
Sarracenia prefer to be re-potted in the spring. Only ever go up in grow pot size by one inch or so. Use a special Carnivorous plant compost, low in nutrients.
Water me only with rainwater, and keep my compost damp not wet. The chemicals in tap water are toxic to me.
Description
An eye-catching carnivorous plant with tall, tubular pitchers. Naturally traps insects and thrives in bright, light-filled spaces.
Not pet safe.
Pets: Harmful if eaten.
REPOTTING
- Sarracenia prefer to be re-potted in the spring. Only ever go up in grow pot size by one inch or so. Use a special Carnivorous plant compost, low in nutrients.
PLANT CARE
- Prune leaves and remove faded or damaged traps to encourage new growth.
VERVE RECOMMENDS
- Always use rainwater.
- Keep the compost permanently moist for healthy plants.