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Plant Habit: Vine
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Water Preferences: Wet Mesic
Soil pH Preferences: Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Minimum cold hardiness: Zone 10b +1.7 °C (35 °F) to +4.4 °C (40 °F)
Plant Height: Vines can continue to grow upwards of 12+ feet.
Plant Spread: Vines can continue to grow outwards of 12+ feet.
Leaves: Evergreen
Fruit: Dehiscent
Fruiting Time: Year Round
Flowers: Showy
Malodorous
Flower Color: Orange
Red
Yellow
Bloom Size: Under 1"
Flower Time: Year Round
Underground structures: Rhizome
Suitable Locations: Houseplant
Terrariums
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Other Beneficial Insects: Attracts insects with it's sweet smelling nectar to consume.
Resistances: Humidity tolerant
Containers: Suitable for hanging baskets
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: Carnivorous

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Common names
  • Pitcher Plant

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Location: Washington 
Date: Mid Winter
Location: Fairfax, VA
Location: Used with permission from Carnivorous Greenhouse. Plants for sale: https://carnivorousgreenhouse.com/
Location: Fairfax, VA | September 2022
Date: 2022-09-03
Location: Washington 
Date: Early Fall

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