Sarracenia catesbaei
Catesby's Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia are rhizomous perennial plants with many tubular pitcher-shaped leaves radiating out from the base, and then turning upwards with their trap openings facing the center of the crown. They can trap insects and other prey without the use of moving parts. The plants prefer strong, direct sunlight with no shade and thrive in moist, acidic soil. 'Catesby's Pitcher Plant' is a carnivorous perennial with tubular pitchers that have red-veined, green or purple lids and, in Spring, brick-red flowers.
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Full sun
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Frequent watering
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A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Moist and free draining
Common name
Catesby's Pitcher Plant
Latin name
Sarracenia catesbaei
type
Carnivorous plant
family
Sarraceniaceae
ph
5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral
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Light
Full sun
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Frost
A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)
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Soil
Moist and free draining
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Water
Frequent watering
Plant & bloom calendar
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Best time to plant
full grown dimensions
0.45 M
0.75 M
Sarracenia catesbaei
Sarracenia are rhizomous perennial plants with many tubular pitcher-shaped leaves radiating out from the base, and then turning upwards with their trap openings facing the center of the crown. They can trap insects and other prey without the use of moving parts. The plants prefer strong, direct sunlight with no shade and thrive in moist, acidic soil. 'Catesby's Pitcher Plant' is a carnivorous perennial with tubular pitchers that have red-veined, green or purple lids and, in Spring, brick-red flowers.
Planting young plants
From Early Spring TO Early Spring
Sarracenia like a long growing seasons and warm to hot summer temperatures. In areas with short and/or cool summers it is best to plant them in a greenhouse or potted, in a conservatory. In very hot areas with low humidity, some afternoon shade can be beneficial. If planting out, choose a site that is permanently moist, even in hot, dry periods and is in full sun. An acid soil is essential (low pH) as the plant draws its nutrients from the insects it traps.