Purple Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia
Purpurea
Common NamePurple Pitcher Plant
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Bulb / Rhizome / Tuber, Carnivorous Plant, Perennial
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming
Growing MediumPeat Moss
Pot Size4”
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Sep 10, 2025
Acquisition Price
$3
Acquisition SourceXochimilco
Natural Habitat Locationwetlands of eastern and northern North America
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Growing AreaGarden
Sarracenia
Purpurea
Common NamePurple Pitcher Plant
Growth & Physical Traits
Plant Type
Bulb / Rhizome / Tuber, Carnivorous Plant, Perennial
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming
Growing MediumPeat Moss
Pot Size4”
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Health Status
Healthy / Stable ✅
Propagation Method
Division
Care & Requirements
Watering Needs
High Water Needs
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
Light Needs
Full Sun
Origin & Source
Date Acquired
Sep 10, 2025
Acquisition Price
$3
Acquisition SourceXochimilco
Natural Habitat Locationwetlands of eastern and northern North America
Collection Context
Quantity
1
Growing AreaGarden