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Sarracenea purpurea

Above Left - Close up of S.purpureaflower. Above Right - Typical shipping size plant.

This small artificial bog is filled with S. purpurea plants in bloom.

Growin Sarracenia

Soil: Sarracenia do best in a mix of one part part peat to one part sand; or one part peat to one part perlite. If using sand make sure it does not have any lime in it. Sphagnum moss also works great.

Containers: Plastic potsare best or glazed ceramics.

Watering: Place the container in a shallow tray or saucer and keep about 1/2 inch of water in the tray. Use rain water or distilled water.

Light: Full to mostly full sun is best.

Climate: Sarracenia need warm summers and chilly winters. They aret olerant of light frost and brief freezes.

jmbamboo 4176 Humber Rd. Dora, Al 35062 205 283 5638	Growing Carnivorous Plants	Created and Maintained by: Jim Mortensen mailto:jim@jmbamboo.com
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