Sarracenia psittacina
parrot pitcher plant
Description
Sarracenia psittacina, commonly known as the parrot pitcher plant, is a unique carnivorous plant. This species is identified by its horizontal, parrot-shaped pitchers, which trap insects along the ground. These pitchers are often red-veined. The plant is well-adapted to trapping insects underwater. It is native to the southeastern United States. It thrives in wet, sunny, boggy habitats. It produces umbrella-like, red or maroon flowers. Provide the plant with full sun and keep it consistently moist. To cultivate, provide a shallow tray of water and a nutrient-poor soil mix.
Description
Sarracenia psittacina, commonly known as the parrot pitcher plant, is a unique carnivorous plant. This species is identified by its horizontal, parrot-shaped pitchers, which trap insects along the ground. These pitchers are often red-veined. The plant is well-adapted to trapping insects underwater. It is native to the southeastern United States. It thrives in wet, sunny, boggy habitats. It produces umbrella-like, red or maroon flowers. Provide the plant with full sun and keep it consistently moist. To cultivate, provide a shallow tray of water and a nutrient-poor soil mix.