north american pitcher plants(sarracenia)

[jason229]

I had a question if growing a north american pitcher plant(sarraciena) inside my home would be a good idea,any advice would be appreciated.

[s.kallima]

Why would it be a bad idea ?
But you have to give it a winter rest (you can just put it outside then), and it will most likely stay green, because they get this nice bright red colors only in full sun exposure... otherwise, it should grow if you give it the good conditions.

[Oscarman]

Don't climb on the edge of the opening, hear its slippery and you might fall in.... just jokes!

Seriously, I have not grown them in the house before and I cannot offer much advise. Humidity could be an issue.

[Tindomul]

Humidity and lighting. These plants grow in full sun in the bog. It might be difficult to keep them happy unless grown in a terrarium that is very brightly lit. But then I have never tried it. Good luck, would love to see the results of your experiment.

[DelawareJim]

I have to echo what Tin says. I'm a bit north of you and keep mine outside from last frost to first frost. Then move them into an unheated garage for the winter.

Indoors in Dallas/Fort Worth, I'd say sufficient light would be your biggest problem.

You might want to check the International Carnivorous Plant Society forum for advise.

Cheers.
Jim

[Royal]

Give the brightest light you can give them.
Never allow to dry.
Water only with distilled, RO, or collected rainwater.
NEVER fertilize.

Hope this helps.

[Tindomul]

Do you have to add acid to the water? Bogs have a pretty low pH after all.

[Royal]

If the water is pure, and the medium is acidic (usually CP media are), then pH should be fine.

[Duane McDowell]

From what I understand (minimal, mind you), they don't need a rest for their first few winters.
Here's a site devoted to them...
Barry's Web site

[jason229]

Thanks for all of the advice I think I will try growing two of the same north american pitcher plants one inside a terrarium and another outside the terrarium but still in my home. I have another question what type or variety of the north american pitcher plant would work best for this experment?