Pitcher Plant – Sarracenia Sp.

Pitcher plants are carnivorous plants that grow in bog conditions where they trap insects using their upright tubular leaves. They need to be constantly damp and if grown in a pot then they need to stand in a dish of about 1cm of water all the time. They must have very bright light and do well on a sunny windowsill. They will not tolerate hard water and should be watered with rain water or soft water.

Their use in the terrarium is limited as they need to be damp all the time and do get quite large. They are native to North America, and if protected from frost can thrive outdoors in our climate Keep cool in winter if kept as a house plant.