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Yellow pitcherplant (Sarracenia flava) Care Guide
Care guide for Yellow pitcherplant: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.
📷 JD Flores · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist
Care at a glance
LightPlenty of light; some direct sun is tolerated.
WaterWater roughly every 5 days, let the top 2-3 cm of soil dry out between waterings. Drought-sensitive — don't let it dry out completely.
HumidityHigh humidity (70-100%): mist or use a humidity tray.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (3.5-5.5).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin
Native to: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia.
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