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Trumpet pitchers (Sarracenia)
Also known as : Pitcher plants
Trumpet pitchers are carnivorous plants with funnel-shaped stems, bright colors, and a strong stench. Bugs are very attracted to these traits and are tempted to land on the slippery lip of the pitcher leaves and fall into the plant, where they are digested by enzymes. The flowers of these species grow on long stems to ensure potential pollinators are not caught in the trap. 
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
Key Facts About Trumpet pitchers
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Attributes of Trumpet pitchers
Plant Height
45 cm
Spread
20 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Trumpet pitchers
Phylum
Vascular plants
Class
Dicotyledons
Order
Heathers and allies
Family
Pitcher-plant
Genus
Trumpet pitchers
Distribution of Trumpet pitchers
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Distribution Map of Trumpet pitchers
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Trumpet pitchers
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Trumpet pitchers is a pitcher plant genus requiring specific care considerations. For basic care, they generally prefer full sunlight, consistent watering to keep the soil damp, cool to warm temperatures, and nutrient-poor, acidic soil. Common challenges include infestations from aphids and fungus gnats, susceptibility to Botrytis blight and root rot, and sensitivity to mineral content in water. Seasonal considerations include tapered watering and reduced day-light exposure during winter dormancy, with increased watering and sunlight in spring and summer to promote growth.
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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Trumpet pitchers?
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8 most common species：
Purple pitcher plant
Found in wetlands and damp forests across North America, the purple pitcher plant has a highly unusual feature - it is carnivorous! The pitcher-shaped leaves are able to trap and then digest insects that are unfortunate enough to fall into their liquid-filled interiors. The species' reliance on insects for its nutrients means it can thrive even in very nitrogen-poor settings. Boasting a red-purple hue and an odd, whimsical shape, the purple pitcher plant has become a much-sought ornamental plant.
Yellow pitcherplant
Yellow pitcherplant (Sarracenia flava) is a carnivorous perennial that blooms in spring. Colorful, pitcher-shaped leaves develop in spring and summer. Insects are lured to the plant by its attractive leaf color and become paralyzed by the nectar. The insect falls into the pitcher, where it dies and is consumed as nutrients for the plant.
Crimson pitcherplant
Crimson pitcherplant (Sarracenia leucophylla) is a carnivorous plant that feeds mostly on insects. It blooms in spring with nodding red flowers and tall, pitcher-shaped leaves. Native to coastal Florida and Alabama, it is commonly found growing in moist and low-nutrient pine savannas. Can be grown in a container or bog garden.
Parrot pitcherplant
The parrot pitcherplant is native to North America and is scientifically known as Sarracenia psittacina. It is a carnivorous plant that usually captures water arthropods and tadpoles as its prey.
Yellow trumpets
Yellow trumpets (Sarracenia alata) are members of the so-called trumpet family of carnivorous pitcher plants. These North American natives live almost exclusively in the permanently wet longleaf pine savannas of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. They can be found in various different colors and are often striped. Insects that fall into the "pitcher" become trapped and are slowly digested.
Sweet pitcherplant
Sweet pitcherplant (Sarracenia rubra) is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States. It possesses a specially shaped leaf that is rolled into a tube-like trap and baited with nectar to attract insects. Larger insects such as wasps may be able to chew their way through the leaf to escape, but smaller insects are digested and absorbed by the plant.
Purple pitcher plant 'Dracula'
Purple pitcher plant 'Dracula' is a cultivar of Purple pitcher plant and is a carnivorous houseplant. It has green foliage, deep blood red veins and midribs. It makes a great houseplant for those who want a unique-looking plant that will also take care of any pesky flies. The name 'Dracula' probably refers not only to the bloody veins of the foliage but also to this plant's carnivorous nature.
Hooded pitcher plant
Hooded pitcher plant is a captivating addition to any garden. Its unique pitcher-shaped leaves have adapted to attract and trap insects, making it a fascinating insectivorous plant. This plant not only adds intrigue to your garden but also serves as a natural pest control method. Native to wetland ecosystems, it thrives in moist environments. With its beautiful, showy flowers, the Hooded Pitcher Plant adds a touch of wild beauty to your landscape. Explore the wonders of carnivorous plants with hooded pitcher plant and witness nature's ingenious adaptations.
All Species of Trumpet pitchers
Purple pitcher plant
Purple pitcher plant
Found in wetlands and damp forests across North America, the purple pitcher plant has a highly unusual feature - it is carnivorous! The pitcher-shaped leaves are able to trap and then digest insects that are unfortunate enough to fall into their liquid-filled interiors. The species' reliance on insects for its nutrients means it can thrive even in very nitrogen-poor settings. Boasting a red-purple hue and an odd, whimsical shape, the purple pitcher plant has become a much-sought ornamental plant.
Yellow pitcherplant
Yellow pitcherplant
Yellow pitcherplant (Sarracenia flava) is a carnivorous perennial that blooms in spring. Colorful, pitcher-shaped leaves develop in spring and summer. Insects are lured to the plant by its attractive leaf color and become paralyzed by the nectar. The insect falls into the pitcher, where it dies and is consumed as nutrients for the plant.
Crimson pitcherplant
Crimson pitcherplant
Crimson pitcherplant (Sarracenia leucophylla) is a carnivorous plant that feeds mostly on insects. It blooms in spring with nodding red flowers and tall, pitcher-shaped leaves. Native to coastal Florida and Alabama, it is commonly found growing in moist and low-nutrient pine savannas. Can be grown in a container or bog garden.
Parrot pitcherplant
Parrot pitcherplant
The parrot pitcherplant is native to North America and is scientifically known as Sarracenia psittacina. It is a carnivorous plant that usually captures water arthropods and tadpoles as its prey.
Yellow trumpets
Yellow trumpets
Yellow trumpets (Sarracenia alata) are members of the so-called trumpet family of carnivorous pitcher plants. These North American natives live almost exclusively in the permanently wet longleaf pine savannas of Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama. They can be found in various different colors and are often striped. Insects that fall into the "pitcher" become trapped and are slowly digested.
Sweet pitcherplant
Sweet pitcherplant
Sweet pitcherplant (Sarracenia rubra) is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States. It possesses a specially shaped leaf that is rolled into a tube-like trap and baited with nectar to attract insects. Larger insects such as wasps may be able to chew their way through the leaf to escape, but smaller insects are digested and absorbed by the plant.
Purple pitcher plant 'Dracula'
Purple pitcher plant 'Dracula'
Purple pitcher plant 'Dracula' is a cultivar of Purple pitcher plant and is a carnivorous houseplant. It has green foliage, deep blood red veins and midribs. It makes a great houseplant for those who want a unique-looking plant that will also take care of any pesky flies. The name 'Dracula' probably refers not only to the bloody veins of the foliage but also to this plant's carnivorous nature.
Hooded pitcher plant
Hooded pitcher plant
Hooded pitcher plant is a captivating addition to any garden. Its unique pitcher-shaped leaves have adapted to attract and trap insects, making it a fascinating insectivorous plant. This plant not only adds intrigue to your garden but also serves as a natural pest control method. Native to wetland ecosystems, it thrives in moist environments. With its beautiful, showy flowers, the Hooded Pitcher Plant adds a touch of wild beauty to your landscape. Explore the wonders of carnivorous plants with hooded pitcher plant and witness nature's ingenious adaptations.
Green pitcher plant
Green pitcher plant
Green pitcher plant is a carnivorous plant native to the southeastern United States. Unlike most plants, green pitcher plant is capable of capturing and digesting insects to obtain nutrients. It can produce beautiful blooms in the spring, which attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. In its native habitat, this plant grows in boggy areas and requires acidic soil.
Purple pitcherplant
Purple pitcherplant
Purple pitcherplant is a striking carnivorous plant with pitcher-shaped leaves that allure and trap insects. These modified leaves are often tinted with hues of green, pink, and red, and topped with a rounded hood. Authentic to wetlands and bogs, purple pitcherplant's trapping mechanism aids nutrient acquisition from its prey, counteracting nutrient-poor soils. Its springtime blooms feature uniquely veined, umbrella-like flowers that add to its allure.
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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Trumpet pitchers
Sarracenia
Also known as: Pitcher plants
Trumpet pitchers are carnivorous plants with funnel-shaped stems, bright colors, and a strong stench. Bugs are very attracted to these traits and are tempted to land on the slippery lip of the pitcher leaves and fall into the plant, where they are digested by enzymes. The flowers of these species grow on long stems to ensure potential pollinators are not caught in the trap.
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Herb/Vine
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Key Facts About Trumpet pitchers
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Attributes of Trumpet pitchers
Plant Height
45 cm
Spread
20 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
15 - 38 ℃
Scientific Classification of Trumpet pitchers
Phylum
Vascular plants Class
Dicotyledons Order
Heathers and allies Family
Pitcher-plant Genus
Trumpet pitchers Distribution of Trumpet pitchers
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Distribution Map of Trumpet pitchers
Native
Cultivated
Invasive
Potentially invasive
Exotic
No species reported
How to Grow and Care for Trumpet pitchers
Feedback
Trumpet pitchers is a pitcher plant genus requiring specific care considerations. For basic care, they generally prefer full sunlight, consistent watering to keep the soil damp, cool to warm temperatures, and nutrient-poor, acidic soil. Common challenges include infestations from aphids and fungus gnats, susceptibility to Botrytis blight and root rot, and sensitivity to mineral content in water. Seasonal considerations include tapered watering and reduced day-light exposure during winter dormancy, with increased watering and sunlight in spring and summer to promote growth.
How to Water Trumpet pitchers?
What Are the Sunlight Requirements for Trumpet pitchers?
How to Propagate Trumpet pitchers?
How to Plant Trumpet pitchers?
Exploring the Trumpet pitchers Plants
Feedback
8 most common species：
Purple pitcher plant
Found in wetlands and damp forests across North America, the purple pitcher plant has a highly unusual feature - it is carnivorous! The pitcher-shaped leaves are able to trap and then digest insects that are unfortunate enough to fall into their liquid-filled interiors. The species' reliance on insects for its nutrients means it can thrive even in very nitrogen-poor settings. Boasting a red-purple hue and an odd, whimsical shape, the purple pitcher plant has become a much-sought ornamental plant.
Yellow pitcherplant
Yellow pitcherplant (Sarracenia flava) is a carnivorous perennial that blooms in spring. Colorful, pitcher-shaped leaves develop in spring and summer. Insects are lured to the plant by its attractive leaf color and become paralyzed by the nectar. The insect falls into the pitcher, where it dies and is consumed as nutrients for the plant.
Crimson pitcherplant
Crimson pitcherplant (Sarracenia leucophylla) is a carnivorous plant that feeds mostly on insects. It blooms in spring with nodding red flowers and tall, pitcher-shaped leaves. Native to coastal Florida and Alabama, it is commonly found growing in moist and low-nutrient pine savannas. Can be grown in a container or bog garden.
Parrot pitcherplant
The parrot pitcherplant is native to North America and is scientifically known as Sarracenia psittacina. It is a carnivorous plant that usually captures water arthropods and tadpoles as its prey.
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All Species of Trumpet pitchers
More Popular Genus
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Dracaena
Dracaena are popular house plants that are easy to grow. They can tolerate low-light conditions and require little watering. Their leaves range from variegated to dark green. Their characteristic traits include woody stems that grow slowly but offer a striking appearance for small spaces such as apartments or offices.
Fig trees
Fig trees have been cultivated in many regions for their fruits, particularly the common fig, F. carica. Most of the species have edible fruits, although the common fig is the only one of commercial value. Fig trees are also important food sources for wildlife in the tropics, including monkeys, bats, and insects.
Brambles
Brambles are members of the rose family, and there are hundreds of different types to be found throughout the European countryside. They have been culturally significant for centuries; Christian folklore stories hold that when the devil was thrown from heaven, he landed on a bramble bush. Their vigorous growth habit can tangle into native plants and take over.
Maples
The popular tree family known as maples change the color of their leaves in the fall. Many cultural traditions encourage people to watch the colors change, such as momijigari in Japan. Maples popular options for bonsai art. Alternately, their sap is used to create maple syrup.
Prunus
Prunus is a genus of flowering fruit trees that includes almonds, cherries, plums, peaches, nectarines, and apricots. These are often known as "stone fruits" because their pits are large seeds or "stones." When prunus trees are damaged, they exhibit "gummosis," a condition in which the tree's gum (similar to sap) is secreted to the bark to help heal external wounds.
Nightshades
Nightshades is a large and diverse genus of plants, with more than 1500 different types worldwide. This genus incorporates both important staple food crops like tomato, potato, and eggplant, but also dangerous poisonous plants from the nightshade family. The name was coined by Pliny the Elder almost two thousand years ago.
Roses
Most species of roses are shrubs or climbing plants that have showy flowers and sharp thorns. They are commonly cultivated for cut flowers or as ornamental plants in gardens due to their attractive appearance, pleasant fragrance, and cultural significance in many countries. The rose hips (fruits) can also be used in jams and teas.
Oaks
Oaks are among the world's longest-lived trees, sometimes growing for over 1,000 years! The oldest known oak tree is in the southern United States and is over 1,500 years old. Oaks produce an exceedingly popular type of wood which is used to make different products, from furniture and flooring to wine barrels and even cosmetic creams.
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