Purple pitcherplant
5.0 out of 5 (1 experiences)
Fast grower
Survivor
Also known as
Purple pitcher plant, Northern pitcher plant, Turtle socks and Side-saddle flower
Taxonomy
Sarracenia purpurea
Sarracenia
Sarraceniaceae
Ericales
What other plant parents say
Fast grower 1
Survivor 1
04/16/2021
Pitcher plants in general are fun to take care of, and they come with some unique looks! They love boggy soil so it acts as a plant I can use for my overwatering needs. When you learn of their growth…
How to care for Purple pitcherplant
Water
How often to water your Purple pitcherplant
every 9
Purple pitcherplant needs 0.5 cups of water every 9 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.
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Water 0.5 cups every
9
Light
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Finding light for Purple pitcherplant in your home
a window
Purple pitcherplant may have difficulty thriving, and will drop leaves 🍃, without ample sunlight.
Place it less than 3 feet from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.
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Nutrients
How to fertilize Purple pitcherplant
Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.
By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil it’s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.
To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Purple pitcherplant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.
Care Summary for Purple pitcherplant
Purple pitcherplant
Greg recommends:
Water
0.5 cups every 9 days
Placement
< 3ft from a window
Nutrients
Repot after 2x growth
Based on the 4” pot your plant is in, and that it doesn’t get direct sunlight.
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