Huntsman’s Cup. A fascinating insectivorous houseplant which obtains its nutrients by drowning insects in its modified leaves. Max Height 15cm. Max Spread 1m. Flowers May. Bright room away from direct sunlight. Frost hardy.
Sarracenia purpurea
A fascinating insectivorous houseplant which obtains its nutrients by drowning insects in its modified leaves.
Category: Houseplants
Additional information
Generic | Sarracenia |
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Species | purpurea |
Varietry | |
Common Name | Huntsman's Cup |
Flower Colour | purple |
Soil | |
Aspect | Bright room away from direct sunlight |
Foliage | Perennial |
Height | 15cm |
Family | Sarraceniaceae |
Spread | 1m |
Growth Speed | |
Growth Habit | Clump-forming |
Fragrance | FALSE |
Foliage Colour | green, purple |
Flowers From | May |
Colour Fruit | |
Fruits When | |
Moisture | Wet |
Protection | |
Hardiness | Frost hardy |
Planting | |
Care | Mist regularly, Keep just moist in winter, Water with rain water, Liquid feed fortnightly during growing season |
Border | Conservatory plant |
Toxicity | |
Pruning | |
Pruning Time | |
Pests and diseases | Botrytis, Mealy bugs, Scale, Aphids, Tortix moth |
Maintenance | Surround Pot with moist peat to maintain high humidity, Re-pot using a lime free compost |
Propagation | Seed |
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