How to grow and care for Sarracenia purpurea
plant care guide about watering, fertilizing, trimming, repotting, cutting, propagating Sarracenia purpurea
Sarracenia purpurea 101 - Plant Care Instructions
Bright direct light
18C° ~25C°
Every 7 days
water
How to water Sarracenia purpurea
How often should I water?
check Sarracenia purpurea Every 7 days if it needs water when it’s very cold (below 5℃), water less frequently
When do I need to water?
the top 2-3 inches of soil is dry
Light & Location
How much light does a Sarracenia purpurea need?
Bright direct light
Grow light
Light preference
Sarracenia purpurea likes Bright direct light, Grow light day. The brighter the space, the better this plant grows.
Check if there’s an optimal place in your house!
This plant prefers
2K ~ 20K lux to thrive!
0
20K~
2K
20K
Temperature
Houseplants
-15
18~25℃
45
Plants that grow in the wild and those that grow indoors prefer different temperatures. If you grow Sarracenia purpurea at home, make sure the temperature is 18~25℃.
Humidity
Ideal humidity
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60~80%
100
Sarracenia purpurea prefers humidity about 60~80%. If necessary, increase humidity by misting, humidifier.
Fertilize
Collective Knowhow
When should I fertilize?
Only when your plant is healthy
How frequently should I fertilize?
1-2 times in growing season. A pinch for a small pot.
Characteristic
The taxonomic classification of Sarracenia purpurea is as follows. - Kingdom: Plantae, Phylum: Tracheophyta, Class: Magnoliopsida, Order: Ericales, Family: Sarraceniaceae, Genus: Sarracenia, Species: Sarracenia purpurea
| Characteristic Name | Characteristic Value |
|---|---|
| Habitat | North America |
| Taxonomy Name | Taxonomy Value |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Sarraceniaceae |
| Genus | Sarracenia |
| Species | Sarracenia purpurea |
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