Sarracenia leucophylla, the Crimson Pitcherplant, is a carnivorous plant from the southeastern US, noted for its striking white-topped pitchers.
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Sunlight
Requires full sun for best growth and color.
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist, use pure water.
Soil
Requires nutrient-poor, acidic soil, typically a mix of peat moss and sand or perlite.
Temperature
Warm temperatures during growing season, cool during dormancy.
Habitat
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Fertilizer
Does not require soil fertilization.
Requires full sun for best growth and color.
Minimum 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily.
Keep soil consistently moist, use pure water.
Avoid tap water. Tray method recommended.
Requires nutrient-poor, acidic soil, typically a mix of peat moss and sand or perlite.
Warm temperatures during growing season, cool during dormancy.
Ideal growing range 18-30°C; requires cold dormancy.
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Does not require soil fertilization.
Captures insects for nutrients. Avoid standard fertilizers.
Plant Type
Herb
Plant Category
Ornamental
Plant Place Type
Ground, Pot
Plant Environment
Outdoor, Greenhouse
Lifespan
Perennials
Plant Height
0.6-1.2 m
Spread
0.3-0.6 m
Growth Rate
Moderate
Dormancy
Requires a cold winter dormancy period.
Leaf Color
Green, White, Red
Leaf Type
Pitcher
Flower Size
5-8 cm
Toxic for humans
No
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Toxic for pets
No
Rating: 0/5
Edible
No
