Sarracenia purpurea

Owned by AJ Alpert (@lemonlime).

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Notes

Could use repotting

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
Purple Pitcher Plant
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growing Medium
Live LFSM
Pot Size
4"
Growth Habit
Herbaceous, Upright / Erect

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Standing Water / Bog Conditions
Temperature Range
Cold Hardy / Frost Tolerant
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Origin & Source

Acquisition Source
Leaf enLight
Date Acquired
Jul 10, 2025
Acquisition Price
$18
Natural Habitat Location
Eastern North America

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing Area
Dorm
Added Details
Could use repotting

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Purple Pitcher Plant

Sarracenia

purpurea

Common NamePurple Pitcher Plant
Hybrid/Species/UnknownSpecies

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant
Growth Habit
Herbaceous, Upright / Erect
Growing MediumLive LFSM
Pot Size4"

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Standing Water / Bog Conditions
Temperature Range
Cold Hardy / Frost Tolerant
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Origin & Source

Date Acquired
Jul 10, 2025
Acquisition Price
$18
Acquisition SourceLeaf enLight
Natural Habitat LocationEastern North America

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing AreaDorm

Added Details

Could use repotting