Carnivorous plant, Sarracenia
Sarracenia psittacina
Sarracenia psittacina
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Carnivorous plant carefully grown in France, with a developed root system. Please note that the carnivorous plants you receive may not be identical in size and appearance to those shown in the photos. Learn more about the sizes of Sarracenia sold in the shop.
Shipping throughout the year
Shipping throughout the year
Adult plant sent bare root, provide a plastic pot and special carnivorous plant substrate.
For shipping in its original pot, please mention it in the comments on the payment page (Additional charges may apply.) rest assured, they will be well protected during shipping. You can see our article on shipping and packaging here
Our maintenance advice
Our maintenance advice
- In winter, keep the substrate moist, Resists frost down to -15°C.
- In summer, bathe the pot in 3cm of water or more depending on the height of the pot.
- Water only with rainwater, reverse osmosis water, demineralized water (without perfume) or Zerowater (check the water quality in your area).
Description de la plante carnivore
Sarracenia psittacina is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States. Unlike other Sarracenia species that have upright pitchers, Sarracenia psittacina has prostrate, horizontal, and inclined pitchers, the tip of which resembles a parrot's beak. The name Psittacina was given by the French botanist and explorer André Michaux, who described this species in 1803, in reference to the family Psittacidae, which includes parrots.
In its natural habitat, this plant is often found submerged, where it captures aquatic arthropods and tadpoles. When its environment is not flooded, it traps ants and other crawling insects.
Easy to grow and ideal for beginners, Sarracenia psittacina is an excellent choice for carnivorous plant enthusiasts.
Care instructions:
Temperature: Sarracenia psittacina can withstand temperatures exceeding 35°C in summer and resist frosts down to -7°C in winter.
Water: For watering, use the capillary method, making sure to constantly maintain a water level of at least 3-4 cm, or more depending on the height of the pot. Total immersion or immersion at the level of the leaves of the Sarracenia psittacina is possible during its growth period. Use only rainwater, demineralized or osmosis. During periods of high summer heat, increase the water level to half of the pot.
Light: Exposure to full sun or partial shade outdoors or in a glass or plastic greenhouse.
Dormancy: All Sarracenia need a dormant period from October to March. The pitchers turn brown and die during this period. Leave them outside in full sun, always in a soggy substrate. Not giving them a dormant period in winter could cause your carnivorous plant to die. You can learn more about caring for them here.
Substrate: Choose a substrate with blond sphagnum peat moss mixed with perlite. (We recommend a mixture of 50% peat and 50% perlite.) You can also find a special substrate designed for carnivorous plants in our online shop here.