Catesby's pitcher plant

How to Grow and Care for Catesby's pitcher plant

Catesby's pitcher plant · Sarracenia × catesbaei

Grow under glass in full light with shelter from hot sun. In winter, keep moist, cool and well ventilated. Irrigate with lime-free water. See carnivorous plant cultivation for further advice

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Planting and Growing Catesby's pitcher plant

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Care difficulty3 / 5
Watering scheduleKeep medium constantly wet with rainwater or pure water
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeLoam · Sand
Soil pHAcid
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingNo regular fertilizer; avoid standard feeding
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grow under glass in full light with shelter from hot sun. In winter, keep moist, cool and well ventilated. Irrigate with lime-free water. See carnivorous plant cultivation for further advice

How to Water Catesby's pitcher plant?

Keep medium constantly wet with rainwater or pure water

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Catesby's pitcher plant?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for Catesby's pitcher plant?

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What Soil Is Best for Catesby's pitcher plant?

Soil type
Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for Catesby's pitcher plant?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize Catesby's pitcher plant?

No regular fertilizer; avoid standard feeding

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How to Prune Catesby's pitcher plant?

No pruning necessary

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How to Propagate Catesby's pitcher plant?

Propagate by seed

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How to Transplant Catesby's pitcher plant?

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How to Care for Catesby's pitcher plant in Winter?

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How to Plant Catesby's pitcher plant?

Grow under glass in full light with shelter from hot sun. In winter, keep moist, cool and well ventilated. Irrigate with lime-free water. See carnivorous plant cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot Catesby's pitcher plant?

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How to Harvest Catesby's pitcher plant?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

Generally disease free

Pests

May be attacked by scale insects, mealybugs, aphids and tortrix moth caterpillars

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The Toxicity of Catesby's pitcher plant

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Attributes of Catesby's pitcher plant

Plant typeConservatory Greenhouse · Houseplants
Height0.5-1 metres
Spread0.1-0.5 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitBushy
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Scientific Classification

Species
Sarracenia × catesbaei
Genus
Sarracenia
Family
Sarraceniaceae
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