This unusual & interesting pitcher plant will catch wasps, earwigs, flies and many unwanted pest in the garden. Being hardy it will continue throughout the winter to catch its prey. Prefers Direct sunlight, moist soil using soft water.
Sarracenia x ‘Stevensii’
A fascinating insectivorous houseplant which obtains its nutrients by drowning insects in its modified leaves.
Additional information
| Generic | Sarracenia |
|---|---|
| Species | x |
| Varietry | 'Stevensii' |
| Common Name | |
| 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 | |
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| Maintenance | |
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