pitcher plant

Water your pitcher plant (Sarracenia flava 'Giant Red Tube') once a week to keep the soil lightly damp. If possible, use distilled or rain water to avoid minerals and chlorine that can harm the pitcher plant. You may also want to water from the bottom of the pot instead of pouring water over the top. Use a tray below and 1-2" of water and soak for 1-2 hours, and pour out any remaining water so that the pot does not stay sitting in water during the rest of the week.

Pitcher plants need lots of natural sunlight in order to thrive. It is especially important for the variety Sarracenia flava 'Giant Red Tube' which prefers a lot of light. This species needs at least 8 hours of direct sunlight every day, and does best when it is placed in an area with 4-6 hours of full sun in the morning followed by 4-6 hours of dappled or filtered light in the afternoon. The Giant Red Tube can also tolerate partial shade but will not flower as well in this environment. It is best to keep this plant in a sunny location during the summer months when days are longer and the plant can get the most direct sunlight.

Pitcher plant (Sarracenia flava 'Giant Red Tube') should be pruned once a year in late spring or early summer. Begin pruning by removing any dead, damaged, or discolored leaves and flower stalks, as well as flower buds that have yet to open. It is also important to prune off any wilting and yellowing foliage at the bottom of the plant. For a mature plant, it is recommended to cut the plant back by 1-third. This will help to promote vigorous vegetative growth. Pruning can also be done to shape the plant or to create a fuller and compact bush. The amount of pruning required for the pitcher plant will depend on the size, age, and condition of the plant.