- Botanical name: Sarracenia minor
- Common name: Pitcher plant
- Family: Sarraceniaceae
- Plant Type: Conservatory, House plant, Perennial, Evergreen
Yellow
Green
- Key features:
- Dramatic foliage
The cloaked villain of the Sarracenia family, the lid of the Sarracenia minor pitcher forms a domed canopy over the mouth, giving pitchers a ‘shifty appearance’. To the rear of the pitcher ‘head’ are numerous white spots, which are actually light-windows thought to help attract prey. Pitchers are shorter than other varieties, typically reaching only 30cm in height.
For best results, grow in nutrient-poor compost and keep it moist at all times, typically by standing in a tray of rainwater. There’s no need to feed with conventional plant food; instead place dead or alive insects in the pitchers, which the plants will feed from. In winter allow to die down and remove any browning foliage. Keep compost damp but don’t stand in too much water. Reduce heat but don’t allow the plant to get too warm.
How to grow Sarracenia minor
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Plant size
30cm height
10cm spread
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Aspect
South facing, west facing
- Sun exposure: Full sun
- Soil type: Acidic / boggy
- Plant care: Needs regular watering in pots
Plant calendar
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sow | ||||||||||||
| Sow |
J
Do not Sow in January |
F
Do not Sow in February |
M
Do not Sow in March |
A
Do not Sow in April |
M
Do not Sow in May |
J
Do not Sow in June |
J
Do not Sow in July |
A
Do not Sow in August |
S
Do Sow in September |
O
Do Sow in October |
N
Do Sow in November |
D
Do not Sow in December |
| Plant | ||||||||||||
| Plant |
J
Do not Plant in January |
F
Do not Plant in February |
M
Do not Plant in March |
A
Do not Plant in April |
M
Do Plant in May |
J
Do Plant in June |
J
Do Plant in July |
A
Do Plant in August |
S
Do Plant in September |
O
Do not Plant in October |
N
Do not Plant in November |
D
Do not Plant in December |
| Flowers | ||||||||||||
| Flowers |
J
Plant does not flower in January |
F
Plant does not flower in February |
M
Plant does flower in March |
A
Plant does flower in April |
M
Plant does flower in May |
J
Plant does not flower in June |
J
Plant does not flower in July |
A
Plant does not flower in August |
S
Plant does not flower in September |
O
Plant does not flower in October |
N
Plant does not flower in November |
D
Plant does not flower in December |
Sarracenia minor and wildlife
Sarracenia minor has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.
Is Sarracenia minor poisonous?
Sarracenia minor has no toxic effects reported.
No reported toxicity to Birds
No reported toxicity to Cats
No reported toxicity to Dogs
No reported toxicity to Horses
No reported toxicity to Livestock
No reported toxicity to People
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