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Purpurea North American pitcher plant

Sarracenia purpurea

Also found as Sarracenia purpurea L.

Sarracenia Purpurea (Sarracenia purpurea) is a upright companion plant. Its care profile below covers light, water, temperature, humidity, substrate, feeding, seasonal care, propagation, and household placement.

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Typical placement: A very bright rainwater tray, bog planter, or suitable outdoor position
Care: Specialist · Bog carnivorous plant
Everyday size: An upright tabletop-to-floor specimen; height varies by species and growing conditions.
Collector class: Premium
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Botanical identity

One canonical record.

Names, aliases, lineage, and care information are organized here under one companion plant record.

Genus: Sarracenia
Family: Sarraceniaceae
Genetic status: Species
Propagation forms: Division · Seedling · Tissue culture
Plant form: Representative photograph
Information checked: 2026-07-31

Household safety

Conservative household placement

No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.

This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.

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Practical care guide

How to care for Purpurea North American pitcher plant

Bog carnivorous plant guidance translated into an everyday growing plan.

Specialist

Light: Very bright light; strong color and growth generally require ample sun
Water: Use rainwater or distilled water and keep the pot standing in shallow water during active growth
Temperature: Follow species hardiness; temperate genera require a cool winter dormancy (5–30°C)
Humidity: Normal to humid air with circulation; mineral-free water matters more than misting (40–80%)
Potting medium: Specialist low-nutrient carnivorous plant compost
Drainage: Tray-watered during growth; never use ordinary fertilized potting mix
Feeding: Do not use ordinary fertilizer; the plant obtains nutrients from prey
Pruning and grooming: Remove blackened traps or pitchers without triggering healthy traps
Seasonal rhythm: Provide the required winter dormancy for Dionaea and Sarracenia
Propagation: Division, rhizome division, leaf or root cuttings, or seed by genus
Travel planning: Keep an adequate rainwater reservoir and arrange a check within three to five days in summer
Common watch-outs: Spider mites · Mealybugs · Scale insects · Fungus gnats when the root zone stays too wet · Root rot from poor drainage · Leaf spotting where foliage remains wet without airflow

Care sourcesRoyal Horticultural Society — Carnivorous plant growing guide

Safety and placement

A clear household plan

Conservative precaution based on the ASPCA database's stated limitation that its list is not all-inclusive. Absence from the list is not treated as proof of safety.

Pets: No exact ASPCA cat-and-dog listing is used for this record, so the plant is not presented as pet-safe. Prevent chewing and ingestion.
Children: This ornamental plant is not food. Keep it out of reach and teach children not to taste leaves, flowers, seeds, sap, or potting media.
Handling: Use normal gardening hygiene and wash hands after pruning or repotting.
Placement: Choose a stable location beyond the reach of children and animals; collect fallen material promptly.
If exposure happens: If a person chews the plant, contact Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222. For animal exposure, call a veterinarian or ASPCA Animal Poison Control at 1-888-426-4435; urgent breathing, collapse, seizure, or severe swelling requires emergency care.

Safety sourcesASPCA Toxic and Non-Toxic Plants database Poison Control plant safety guide

Plant visual

The companion plant, clearly credited.

Primary identification photograph

The source photograph is retained with its original credit and license.

Photographer: (c) Aaron Carlson, some rights reserved (CC BY)
License: CC BY 4.0
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Botanical source: View identity source

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