Plant Care Purple Pitcher Plant

Purple Pitcher Plant

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Purple Pitcher Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor
Purple Pitcher Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower

Also known as

Purple pitcher plant, Northern pitcher plant, Turtle socks and Side-saddle flower

Taxonomy

Sarracenia purpurea
Sarracenia
Sarraceniaceae
Ericales

How to care for Purple Pitcher Plant

💦 Water

How often to water your Purple Pitcher Plant

Water needs for Purple Pitcher Plant
0.5 cups
every 7

Purple Pitcher Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesn’t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Purple Pitcher Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

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5"
☀️ Light

Finding light for Purple Pitcher Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Purple Pitcher Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Purple Pitcher Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows 😎.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Purple Pitcher Plant does not tolerate low-light 🚫.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Purple Pitcher Plant in your home 🏡.

🪴 Nutrients

How to fertilize Purple Pitcher Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Purple Pitcher Plant: repot after 2X growth

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 Pitcher Plant after it doubles in size or once a year—whichever comes first.

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💡 FAQs
⭐ Difficulty Level

Purple Pitcher Plant can be challenging to care for, according to some plant parents. Check out the reviews down below to learn from their experiences!

How to Grow Purple Pitcher Plant →

Benefits of Growing Purple Pitcher Plant →

Common Purple Pitcher Plant Problems →

Outdoor Care Guide for Purple Pitcher Plant →


💦 Water Needs

Purple Pitcher Plant is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Purple Pitcher Plant Water Frequency →

Purple Pitcher Plant Root Rot →


☀️ Sunlight Needs

Purple Pitcher Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive 💪. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home 🏡.

Purple Pitcher Plant Light Requirements →

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🐶 🐈 👶 Toxicity

Purple Pitcher Plant is not known to cause harm to humans or pets. Regardless, if you, a family member, a cat, or dog has ingested any plant material, please consult a doctor or a veterinarian.


💨 Humidity

Purple Pitcher Plant prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

Purple Pitcher Plant Humidity Needs →


🪴 Soil

Purple Pitcher Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesn’t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

Best Soil Mix for Purple Pitcher Plant →

Best Pots for Purple Pitcher Plant →

When and How to Successfully Repot Purple Pitcher Plant →

What Are Healthy Purple Pitcher Plant Roots →


💩 Fertilizer

Purple Pitcher Plant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as it’s refreshed yearly, you shouldn’t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!

How Much and When to Fertilize Purple Pitcher Plant →


⬆️ ⬇️ Growth Pattern

Purple Pitcher Plant will branch off as it grows. To encourage branching, pinch off the newest growth at the tip and the stem will branch off into two.

Purple Pitcher Plant Lifecycle →

Purple Pitcher Plant Size Guide →

How and When to Prune Purple Pitcher Plant →


🌦️ Growing Outdoors
🍂 Yellow Leaves

Yellow leaves aren’t always a reason to panic, and can be a normal part of a plant’s life cycle. Unless brand new leaves are turning yellow or all the leaves change color at once, it’s likely just your plant retiring old leaves.

If it seems like there’s a problem, the most likely cause of yellow leaves in Purple Pitcher Plant is underwatering. The leaves may also appear to be curling or drooping. Yellow leaves can less often be caused by overwatering, nutrient deficiencies, or pests.

Give your plant a good drink and it should perk back up and download Greg to make sure your plant never goes thirsty again!


🧐 Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Purple Pitcher Plant

Purple Pitcher Plant

Purple Pitcher Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 1ft 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.

What other plant parents say

Purple Pitcher Plant has a Survivor plant personality Survivor 3
Purple Pitcher Plant has a Fast grower plant personality Fast grower 3
Purple Pitcher Plant has a Pest magnet plant personality Pest magnet 2
Purple Pitcher Plant has a Browns easily plant personality Browns easily 2
Purple Pitcher Plant has a Large, lush leaves plant personality Large, lush leaves 1
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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 cycle and how to prep for it, pitcher plants are easy to keep alive. Even if it looks like the plant is totally dead, by spring they have rapid new growth!

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