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Sarracenia psittacina
A Sarracenia with unique parrot-beak-like pitchers spreading along the ground.
Sarracenia psittacina, the parrot pitcher plant, is native to the coastal plain wetlands of the southeastern United States from Georgia to Louisiana. It is immediately distinguished from all other Sarracenia by its prostrate, ground-hugging growth habit and by the small, globe-like, hooded pitchers whose entrance is curved and heavily veined in a manner strongly suggesting a parrot's beak—the basis for both its common and scientific names. The convoluted entrance traps insects effectively, and during flooding events the submerged pitchers can also capture aquatic invertebrates and small crustaceans, making this one of the most ecologically versatile Sarracenia. Cultivation requirements follow the genus standard: acidic media, pure water tray culture, full sun, and mandatory winter dormancy.
Origen
Southeastern USA (Georgia to Louisiana), coastal plain bogs and wetlands
Esperanza de vida
10+ years
Tamaño
10-20cm
Temperatura
10〜30℃
Humedad
60〜90%
Insects, small aquatic life
Parrot-beak shaped
Creeping
Tolerates flooding
Full sun
Intermediate. Esta es una especie de nivel intermedio. Se recomienda algo de experiencia previa y conocimiento de gestión ambiental.
La temperatura ideal para Sarracenia Psittacina es 10〜30℃. La humedad recomendada es 60〜90%. Evita cambios bruscos de temperatura y mantén un ambiente estable.
La esperanza de vida promedio de Sarracenia Psittacina es 10+ years. Con cuidados y nutrición adecuados, pueden vivir una vida larga y saludable.
Sarracenia Psittacina típicamente alcanza 10-20cm como adulto. El tamaño puede variar según las condiciones de cuidado y la genética individual.
Sarracenia Psittacina se alimenta de: Insects, small aquatic life. Apunta a una dieta equilibrada con una frecuencia de alimentación adecuada.
El precio de Sarracenia Psittacina varía significativamente según el morfo, tamaño y linaje. Consulta nuestra página de precios de mercado para información actualizada.
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