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A fascinating insectivorous houseplant which obtains its nutrients by drowning insects in its modified leaves.

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Description

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.

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Sarracenia

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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