Light
Sarracenia love full sun and will show their best features in the sun – especially in the summer for many.
Water
- Must be constantly wet (sitting in a tray of water – 1-inch or so is good).
- Only use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Do not use purified water. Any water with > 50 PPM TDS will kill your plant over time. Filtered water is often not filtered enough for these plants.
Temperature
They will thrive nearly year-round in the conditions we have in Florida and will generally experience 3-4 months of dormancy in the winter. You can leave them outside during this time. Trimming pitchers during this time is recommended. Humidity should be 50%+.
Fertilizer
Fertilizer isn't required, but can help with growth and developing larger pitchers. Fertilize in the evening every 2 weeks with ¼ teaspoon of MaxSea 16-16-16 mixed with 1-gallon of water. Spray the leaves and a quick spritz inside of a trap or two. You can feed live bugs, but generally they will catch what they attract.
