Sarracenia purpurea - Yellow pitcherplant

Photos Sarracenia purpurea - Yellow pitcherplantWatering Sarracenia purpurea

continental : During the winter watering should occur rarely, only if the weather is particularly mild; when the temperatures are harsh we suggest avoiding to water. Irrigate every 2-3 weeks with 1-2 glasses of water.

alpine : During this period water once in a while with 0-1 glasses of water, so that the soil remains prevalently dry; the watering will be sporadic, every 3-4 weeks or even less.

mediterranean : During the winter these plants should be watered only if the climate is mild, using 2-3 glasses of water, with very harsh temperatures, we can reduce or suspend watering. If there are particularly sunny days, act every 1-2 weeks.

Exposure Sarracenia purpurea

continental : For the the Sarracenia purpurea let's prefer very sunny locations, directly exposed to sunrays.
The Sarracenia purpurea isn’t rustic; during the cold months it is grown in the apartment.

alpine : For a balanced development, it is best for the the Sarracenia purpurea to receive as many hours possible of direct sunlight.
During the cold months these plants should be grown in an apartment because they can’t stand the cold; it’s best to keep the minimum temperatures above 15°C.

mediterranean : Plant which needs to be exposed to direct solar rays.
In the winter it’s best to move these plants in the apartment, as they need minimum temperatures above 12-15°C.

Fertilization Sarracenia purpurea : Carnivorous plants dislike the presence of salts in the soil, therefore let’s avoid fertilizing them.

Treatments Sarracenia purpurea : Generally it isn't necessary to treat these plants against parassites; during the repotting it is possible to prevent radical rottening using a specific fungicide against this problem.

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