{"product_id":"sarracenia-psittacina-p12","title":"Sarracenia psittacina \/ 12Cm","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"201\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"146\" data-end=\"171\"\u003eSarracenia psittacina\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong data-start=\"172\" data-end=\"201\"\u003e– supplied in a 12 cm pot\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"416\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"203\" data-end=\"224\"\u003ePlant Highlights:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unusual parrot-shaped pitchers • Carnivorous plant with distinctive ground-hugging growth • Thrives in consistently moist conditions • A fascinating addition to a carnivorous plant collection\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"rzkdgm\" data-start=\"418\" data-end=\"429\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"789\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"431\" data-end=\"456\"\u003eSarracenia psittacina\u003c\/strong\u003e, commonly known as the Parrot Pitcher Plant, is a distinctive North American carnivorous plant with a growth habit unlike most other pitcher plants. Instead of producing tall upright tubes, it forms low, spreading pitchers that lie close to the surface, each with a rounded, hooded opening marked by intricate red and green veining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"791\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eThe specialised pitchers trap small insects, allowing the plant to obtain nutrients naturally in nutrient-poor conditions. Its unusual form and colourful foliage make it an excellent specimen for bright windowsills, cool conservatories or dedicated carnivorous plant displays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"tzp6e8\" data-start=\"1069\" data-end=\"1085\"\u003ePlant Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1534\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1087\" data-end=\"1097\" data-col-size=\"sm\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1108\" data-col-size=\"md\" class=\"last:pe-10\"\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1119\" data-end=\"1136\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eBotanical Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1163\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1161\"\u003eSarracenia psittacina\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1202\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1164\" data-end=\"1178\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eCommon Name\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1202\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eParrot Pitcher Plant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1241\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1203\" data-end=\"1216\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePlant Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1241\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eCarnivorous perennial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1258\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eSupplied Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1271\"\u003e12 cm pot\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1329\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1272\" data-end=\"1282\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eFoliage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1329\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eLow-growing green pitchers with red veining\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1330\" data-end=\"1341\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003ePosition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1394\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eBright light, including direct sun where possible\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1395\" data-end=\"1406\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eWatering\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1406\" data-end=\"1473\"\u003eKeep consistently moist using rainwater or deionised water only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"1474\" data-end=\"1491\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003eGrowing Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-col-size=\"md\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1534\"\u003eNutrient-poor carnivorous plant compost\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1vf7tma\" data-start=\"1536\" data-end=\"1552\"\u003eGrowing Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1554\" data-end=\"1861\"\u003ePlace in the brightest position available, where the plant can receive several hours of direct sunlight each day. Grow in a nutrient-poor carnivorous plant compost and keep the growing medium consistently moist by standing the pot in a shallow tray of rainwater or deionised water during the growing season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1863\" data-end=\"2048\"\u003eDo not use tap water or fertiliser, as dissolved minerals and added nutrients can damage carnivorous plants. Healthy plants obtain the nutrients they need by catching insects naturally.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-section-id=\"1n75xco\" data-start=\"2050\" data-end=\"2066\"\u003eSeasonal Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2068\" data-end=\"2334\"\u003eThis species benefits from a cool winter dormancy. Growth slows naturally during the colder months, and some older pitchers may die back. 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