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Common pitcherplant (Sarracenia purpurea) Care Guide

Care guide for Common pitcherplant: light, watering, humidity, soil and temperature, based on the species' botanical profile.

Common pitcherplant

📷 Blake Ross · CC BY 4.0 · GBIF/iNaturalist

Care at a glance

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.
TemperatureTemperate: 12-24 °C (54-75 °F).
SoilWell-draining mix, slightly acidic to neutral pH (4.5-5.0).
Growthslow growth. Mature height ~0.9 m (3.0 ft).
Origin

Native to: Alaska, Alberta, British Columbia, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia.

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Reference guidance based on the species' botanical profile; adjust to your home conditions.