Sarracenia Purpurea

Owned by Marco Lara (@marklt).

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Identity & Classification

Common Name
Purple Pitcher Plant

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Bulb / Rhizome / Tuber, Carnivorous Plant, Perennial
Growing Medium
Peat Moss
Pot Size
4”
Growth Habit
Rosette-forming

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

Acquisition Source
Xochimilco
Date Acquired
Sep 10, 2025
Acquisition Price
$3
Natural Habitat Location
wetlands of eastern and northern North America

Collection Context

Quantity
1
Growing Area
Garden

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Sarracenia Purpurea by marklt
Sarracenia Purpurea by marklt

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