Tag: Carnivorous plants

These Sarracenia pitcher plants sit in a window planter that otherwise would hold only white stones. The location is good as they catch insects that might otherwise fly in to the living room (like most eastern Sydney housing we don’t have screens and the doors are open most of the time while we are home). They are also interesting to look over, with their form and red veining. Potting is crucial for all the carnivorous plants. Sarracenias like to have cool wet roots, and fertilizer or salt buildup is certain…

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These pitcher plants (Sarracenia) are an interesting feature for a window planting box. In early spring they send up these uniquely shaped flowers, which get a lot of comment. I’ve got two types; a tall thin pitcher (the classic type, flower below) and a large, low, ‘huntsmans cup’ type (flower above). The flowers come as the last season’s leaves are dying back, so for best effect I would cut all the old pitchers back. I’m a little surprised they do so well in this warm climate, but they’re easy with…

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