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Raising Sarracenia: The Carnivorous North American Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia carnivorous plants are commonly referred to as Pitcher Plants. This is because of the anatomy of the plant itself. Sarracenia plants have colorful leaves that form pitchers that hold nectar-like substances used to attract prey such as insects. Pitcher plants do not chew or eat these insects, but rather they produce enzymes that digest their prey for them. There are many species of pitcher plants that are native to North America. However, some people like to cultivate and propagate them in terrariums around the world. Sarracenia plants are not self pollinators and must be hand pollinated when grown in a terrarium.
In this series of expert video clips, watch and learn about Sarracenia carnivorous plants. Our cultivation expert will share with you basic tips such as growing pitcher plants. He suggests that it is very important to duplicate the natural environment of the species of pitcher plant you choose to grow. This will make the plant stronger and healthier in the long run. Learn how to perform propagation through division of your pitcher plants. Learn about Sarracenia dormancy and feeding periods in these informational clips. You will also find information about hybrids and tips on potting mix and watering techniques. Learn about your plants in the video titled trapping mechanism and learn how to weed and prune your plants to keep them healthy. In these educational videos, you will learn more about Sarracenia plants and all that they offer.
This series is an Equilibrio Films production.
Credit: http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/pitcher-plant.htm
In this series of expert video clips, watch and learn about Sarracenia carnivorous plants. Our cultivation expert will share with you basic tips such as growing pitcher plants. He suggests that it is very important to duplicate the natural environment of the species of pitcher plant you choose to grow. This will make the plant stronger and healthier in the long run. Learn how to perform propagation through division of your pitcher plants. Learn about Sarracenia dormancy and feeding periods in these informational clips. You will also find information about hybrids and tips on potting mix and watering techniques. Learn about your plants in the video titled trapping mechanism and learn how to weed and prune your plants to keep them healthy. In these educational videos, you will learn more about Sarracenia plants and all that they offer.
This series is an Equilibrio Films production.
Credit: http://www.expertvillage.com/interviews/pitcher-plant.htm