Pitcher Plant Data Sheet
Botanical name:
Sarracenia
Origin:
Southeastern part of North America
growth height / size
20 to 30 centimeters
leaf color:
red and green
flower color:
Red to violet
behavior/stocking
Location at the pond:
Immediate surroundings of the pond
heyday:
March to May
Light requirement:
Sunny location
Hardy:
Yes
For these and many other pond plants we recommend:
Krzysztof Ziarnek, Kenraiz, Sarracenia purpurea kz03, CC BY-SA 4.0
The evergreen pitcher plant is assigned to the carnivorous (carnivorous) plants. It can be used to combat pests in a natural way. In gardens, pitcher plants are used for pond planting.
Acquisition and maintenance / care
An average temperature of 20 to 25 degrees stimulates growth. Pitcher plants need shade on hot summer days. In spring they will repotted.
Pitcher plants have one high fluid requirement. In the flower pots must waterlogging to be available. Especially in the warm months you should use the plants water every day. tap water is calcareous and is not tolerated by the plants. take their roots distilled water or rainwater more easily.
The perennials get new leaves once a year. They absorb rainwater through their tubular leaves. The water activates the carnivore’s digestive process. During prolonged dry periods, the lack of liquid is compensated by daily watering. If the plant eats little food, the water comes with it liquid fertilizer stretched.
requirements for the pond
The carnivorous plants should be in a warm and humid environment to be grown. pond shore or Moore are suitable locations. That too Planting in the pond is possible.
propagation
On pollinated flowers are capsules to recognize. they contain about 500 seeds. The seeds are released by breaking open the fruit capsules.
wintering
The hardy Plants can in the cold season hibernate outside or Planted out from November become.
The Sarracenia purpurea stops Temperatures in the double-digit minus range out of. are plants of the group Sarracenia venosa more sensitive to cold: You should click windowsills hibernate. A additional cold protection keeps pitcher plants away from wintry weather influences.
Other questions
Are pitcher plants suitable for beginners?
One should have experience with the cultivation of the plants: The difficulty level is high. Those who are experienced and want to grow carnivorous plants for the first time should start with pitcher plants.
How old can the plants get?
The maximum age depends on the care. Healthy, species-appropriate pitcher plants can over 10 years old become.
What pH level can pitcher plants tolerate?
The plants feel on you moderately acidic to acidic ground well.
Which insects are eaten by the plants?
Pitcher plants feed on Fly and wasps.
What diseases can pitcher plants get?
The ornamental plants are rarely affected by disease. If they have eaten too many insects, the leaves may rot and fall off. Then they drive out again.
How expensive is a plant?
The perennials are sold at a price of 4 to 10 euros offered.
For these and many other pond plants we recommend: