Parrot Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia
psittacina
Common NameParrot Pitcher Plant
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Perennial, Wildflower
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming, Groundcover
Growing MediumSphagnum peat moss and perlite
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Standing Water / Bog Conditions
Temperature Range
Mild Temperate (40–85°F / 4–30°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationSoutheastern United States coastal plains
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Added Details
Family: Sarraceniaceae. This species is unique for its prostrate growth habit and globose pitchers that can trap prey underwater during seasonal flooding.
Sarracenia
psittacina
Common NameParrot Pitcher Plant
Added Details
Family: Sarraceniaceae. This species is unique for its prostrate growth habit and globose pitchers that can trap prey underwater during seasonal flooding.
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant, Perennial, Wildflower
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming, Groundcover
Growing MediumSphagnum peat moss and perlite
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
Standing Water / Bog Conditions
Temperature Range
Mild Temperate (40–85°F / 4–30°C)
Humidity Range
High Humidity (60–80%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Natural Habitat LocationSoutheastern United States coastal plains
Collection Context
Quantity
1