Also known as Hooded Pitcher-Plant · Hooded Pitcherplant · Pitcher-Plant Hooded
Sarracenia minor, the hooded pitcher plant, is a carnivorous perennial native to the southeastern United States, known for its slender, upright pitchers.
At-a-glance light, water, soil, and growing conditions from plant data
Full Sun
100% intensity
Requires at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for best growth and coloration.
Consistent Moisture
75% intensity
Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water. Keep soil moist but not soggy.
Acidic, Nutrient-poor, Boggy
50% intensity
Warm Growing Season, Cool Dormancy
50% intensity
Thrives in warm temperatures (20-30°C) during summer and requires a cool dormancy period (0-10°C) in winter.
None Required
0% intensity
Carnivorous plant that obtains nutrients from captured insects. Never fertilize the soil.
Safety information from plant toxicity data
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Toxic for humans | No 0/5 intensity |
| Toxic for pets | No 0/5 intensity |
Non-toxic
Key traits and growing stats from plant data
Watering, pruning, propagation, and repotting details from plant data
Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Use distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water. Allow the soil to become slightly damp between waterings, especially during the growing season.
Reduce watering slightly in winter but do not let the plant dry out completely.
Remove dead or dying pitchers and foliage to maintain a tidy appearance and prevent fungal diseases. Cut them back at the base of the plant using sterile scissors or a knife.
This can be done at any time of year as needed, but is most commonly done in late fall or early spring.
Sarracenia minor can be propagated by division of mature plants during repotting, typically in early spring. Gently separate the rhizomes, ensuring each division has at least one growth bud.
Seeds can also be sown, but germination is slow and requires stratification.
Repot every 2-3 years in early spring before new growth begins. Use a nutrient-poor, acidic potting mix, such as a 1:1 ratio of peat moss and perlite or sand.
Ensure the pot has drainage holes and is deep enough to accommodate the root system.
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Photos of Hooded Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia minor)
Common names and botanical synonyms
Botanical classification
| Rank | Name |
|---|---|
| Kingdom | Plantae |
| Division | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Magnoliopsida |
| Order | Ericales |
| Family | Sarraceniaceae |
| Genus | Sarracenia |
| Species | Sarracenia minor |
Similar in genus Sarracenia
Answers based on plant encyclopedia data
