Plant Care Maroon Pitcher Plant

Maroon Pitcher Plant

Taxonomy

Sarracenia x 'Maroon'
Sarracenia
Sarraceniaceae
Ericales

How to care for Maroon Pitcher Plant

šŸ’¦ Water

How often to water your Maroon Pitcher Plant

Water needs for Maroon Pitcher Plant
0.5 cups
every 7

Maroon Pitcher Plant needs 0.5 cups of water every 7 when it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight and is potted in a 5" pot.

Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

Calculate water needs of Maroon Pitcher Plant

Water 0.5 cups every
7

Does your plant get direct sunlight?

Select the pot size

5"
ā˜€ļø Light

Finding light for Maroon Pitcher Plant in your home

Light needs and placement for plant Maroon Pitcher Plant: 1ft from a window
1ft or less from
a window

Maroon Pitcher Plant love being close to bright, sunny windows šŸ˜Ž.

Place it less than 1ft from a south-facing window to maximize the potential for growth.

Maroon Pitcher Plant does not tolerate low-light šŸš«.

Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement of Maroon Pitcher Plant in your home šŸ”.

šŸŖ“ Nutrients

How to fertilize Maroon Pitcher Plant

Nutrient, fertilizer, and repotting needs for Maroon Pitcher Plant: repot after 2X growth

Most potting soils come with ample nutrients which plants use to produce new growth.

By the time your plant has depleted the nutrients in its soil itā€™s likely grown enough to need a larger pot anyway.

To replenish this plant's nutrients, repot your Maroon Pitcher Plant after it doubles in size or once a yearā€”whichever comes first.

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šŸ’” FAQs
šŸ’¦ Water Needs

Maroon Pitcher Plant is sensitive to dry soil and should be watered frequently. Use our water calculator to personalize watering recommendations to your environment or download Greg for more advanced recommendations for all of your plants.

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ā˜€ļø Sunlight Needs

Maroon Pitcher Plant requires abundant, bright and direct light. Place it less than one foot from a window to ensure it receives enough light to survive šŸ’Ŗ. Select your region to see how the current weather in your area affects the placement in your home šŸ”.

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šŸ¶ šŸˆ šŸ‘¶ Toxicity

Greg does not have confirmed data on this plantā€™s toxicity. If you, a family member, or a pet consumes plant material of unknown toxicity, itā€™s always best to consult a medical professional.

If you or someone else ingested this plant, call Poison Control at US (800) 222-1222. If a pet consumed this plant, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA atĀ US (888) 426-4435.


šŸ’Ø Humidity

Maroon Pitcher Plant prefers dry environments. Providing extra humidity or misting your plant allows water to linger on leaves, which can create the perfect environment for harmful types of fungi.

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šŸŖ“ Soil

Maroon Pitcher Plant is very sensitive to wet soil, so choose a potting soil that drains very well and doesnā€™t retain too much moisture. A good soil will have lots of perlite or vermiculite for drainage and some organic matter for nutrition. A few handfuls of perlite added to regular store-bought cactus soil will do the trick!

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When and How to Successfully Repot Maroon Pitcher Plant →


šŸ’© Fertilizer

Maroon Pitcher Plant should be repotted after it doubles in size or once a year, whichever comes first. Fresh potting soil has all the nutrients your plant needs, so as long as itā€™s refreshed yearly, you shouldnā€™t need to use fertilizer. Remember, plants get their energy from sunlight, not fertilizer!


šŸ§ Troubleshooting

When troubleshooting a sad-looking houseplant, start by checking for signs of distress in its leaves, such as yellowing, browning, or drooping, which can indicate overwatering or nutrient deficiencies.

Inspect the soil moisture; too dry or too wet soil can cause problems.

Ensure the plant is getting the right amount of light, as too much or too little can stress it.

Finally, consider environmental factors like temperature and humidity, and adjust care routines accordingly to revive your plant.


Care Summary for Maroon Pitcher Plant

Maroon Pitcher Plant

Maroon Pitcher Plant


Greg recommends:

Water

0.5 cups every 7 days

Placement

< 1ft from a window

Nutrients

Repot after 2x growth

Based on the 4ā€ pot your plant is in, and that it doesnā€™t get direct sunlight.

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