Purple pitcher plant
Sarracenia
Purpurea
Common NamePurple pitcher plant
SubspeciesVenosa burkii
Hybrid/Species/UnknownSpecies
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Bulb / Rhizome / Tuber, Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Bulbous, Trailing
Growing Medium80% peat 20% sphagnum moss
Pot Size24”
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Thriving 💚
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Cold Hardy / Frost Tolerant
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
FertilizingNone
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Aug 7, 2024
Acquisition Price
$10
Natural Habitat LocationMaine USA
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Growing AreaOutdoors
Sarracenia
Purpurea
Common NamePurple pitcher plant
SubspeciesVenosa burkii
Hybrid/Species/UnknownSpecies
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Bulb / Rhizome / Tuber, Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Bulbous, Trailing
Growing Medium80% peat 20% sphagnum moss
Pot Size24”
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Thriving 💚
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Cold Hardy / Frost Tolerant
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
FertilizingNone
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Aug 7, 2024
Acquisition Price
$10
Natural Habitat LocationMaine USA
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Growing AreaOutdoors