common pitcher plant

The Common Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea) should be watered 1-2 times a week. Water should always be fresh and free of chlorine. The soil should be kept moist, but not soggy or wet. In the summer, you may need to water more frequently to prevent the soil from becoming dry. Water should be applied only until it runs out of the bottom of the pot. It’s best to water in the morning or evening when temperatures are cooler and the sun is not strong. Avoid watering during the hottest part of the day.

The common pitcher plant (Sarracenia purpurea) needs about 4-6 hours of full sunlight a day, ideally all at once, for it to thrive. If placed in too much direct sunlight, the plant may become scorched or develop yellowish leaves. To avoid this, it’s best to place the plant in an area that has partial shade during the hottest parts of the day such as the early morning or late afternoon. For optimum results, the sun should shine at an angle to the plant to give it a maximum amount of indirect sunlight.

The Common Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia purpurea) should be pruned in the early spring when it starts to regrow the leaves. This particular plant should be pruned to about 3-5 inches above the soil level, which will encourage new growth and flowering. It is important to take off any dead and dying foliage from the previous year so the healthy foliage has a chance to flourish. Pruning will also help to keep the pitcher shape of the plant, which is unique to this species. Prune it gently, with a sharp pair of pruning shears or a saw, and discard the clippings in a compost bin or pile.