Sarracenia
Owned by Ethan “Golden Boy” Leebs (@Ethan).
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Notes
Family: Sarraceniaceae. Sarracenia are bog plants that require mineral-free water (like rain or distilled water) and nutrient-poor, acidic soil. They typically require a winter dormancy period.
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- North American Pitcher Plant
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Carnivorous Plant, Perennial
- Growth Habit
- Upright / Erect, Clumping
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- High Water Needs
- Temperature Range
- Mild Temperate (40–85°F / 4–30°C)
- Humidity Range
- High Humidity (60–80%)
- Light Needs
- Full Sun
Origin & Source
- Acquisition Source
- David
- Natural Habitat Location
- North America
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 2
- Added Details
- Family: Sarraceniaceae. Sarracenia are bog plants that require mineral-free water (like rain or distilled water) and nutrient-poor, acidic soil. They typically require a winter dormancy period.
Sarracenia
Growth & Physical Traits
Care & Requirements
Origin & Source
Collection Context
Added Details
Family: Sarraceniaceae. Sarracenia are bog plants that require mineral-free water (like rain or distilled water) and nutrient-poor, acidic soil. They typically require a winter dormancy period.
Item Lore
The North American pitcher plant, or Sarracenia, is a fascinating example of botanical adaptation, having evolved specialized tube-shaped leaves to trap insects as a way to thrive in nutrient-poor bogs. Collectors prize these plants for their striking architectural forms and the vibrant, often intricate vein patterns that serve as natural lures for their prey.
Sarracenia
Added Details
Family: Sarraceniaceae. Sarracenia are bog plants that require mineral-free water (like rain or distilled water) and nutrient-poor, acidic soil. They typically require a winter dormancy period.
Growth & Physical Traits
Care & Requirements
Origin & Source
Collection Context
Item Lore
The North American pitcher plant, or Sarracenia, is a fascinating example of botanical adaptation, having evolved specialized tube-shaped leaves to trap insects as a way to thrive in nutrient-poor bogs. Collectors prize these plants for their striking architectural forms and the vibrant, often intricate vein patterns that serve as natural lures for their prey.