sarracenia
oreophila
oreophila
Care level
Difficult
Popularity
Niche
Unlike its taller cousins, this rare pitcher plant stays compact with shorter, green pitchers that blush red in bright light. The pitchers have a unique hood that curves gracefully over the opening like a protective umbrella, creating a cozy trap for unsuspecting insects.
Care & maintenance
Light
Light that enters through west or south-facing windows, the most intense light for your interior that will expose plants directly to sunlight.
Temperature
Wide range (0°C - 30°C)
Fertilization frequency
Low
Once per season.
Soil
Choose a Carnivorous plant mix: A nutrient-poor, acidic mix that mimics bog conditions. Provides excellent moisture retention while maintaining necessary aeration for sensitive roots.
If you want to create your own substrate, you can make a mixture of the following soils:
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Pot
Narrow/Deep
Prefer a pot that is taller than it is wide.
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Features
Size & growth
Medium
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach 30 to 90 cm in height or spread.
It grows upwards without support.
Toxicity
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Reproduction & propagation
Fruits & flowers
Flowering & not self-pollinating
The sarracenia oreophila can produce flowers and therefore fruits.
This plant is not capable of self-pollination, it will not be able to produce fruits if it is not pollinated by another individual.