sarracenia
psittacina
psittacina
Care level
Difficult
Popularity
Niche
Unlike its tall pitcher cousins, this unique carnivorous plant grows short, horizontal tubes that lie close to the ground like little snakes. The tube's hooded opening resembles a parrot's beak, creating a clever trap that makes it nearly impossible for insects to escape once they venture inside.
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 - 35°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
Standard size
Prefer a pot with a classic width/depth ratio.
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Features
Size & growth
Small
Upright
Slow growth
This plant grows slowly. It can reach up to 30 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 psittacina 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.