Parrot pitcher plant

Description

The Parrot Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia psittacina) is a fascinating carnivorous plant. Here’s a short care guide:

🌱 Basic Care for Parrot Pitcher Plant

• Light:
  Full sun (6+ hours/day). Indoors, use a strong grow light.
• Water:
  Keep soil constantly moist with distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Avoid tap water.
• Soil:
  Use a mix of sphagnum peat moss and perlite or silica sand — no fertilizer!
• Humidity:
  Prefers high humidity, but tolerates normal indoor humidity with enough water.
• Temperature:
  Thrives in warm conditions; can tolerate down to 20°F (-6°C) during dormancy.
• Feeding:
  Catches insects on its own; don’t feed it manually often. Never use fertilizer.
• Dormancy:
  Needs a winter dormancy (3-4 months of cooler temps and reduced light). Trim dead leaves.