Pitcher Plant Seeds – Parrot

Grow your own unique Parrot Pitcher Plant from seeds and add an extraordinary touch to your garden or indoor plant collection. Known for its striking pitcher-shaped leaves and vibrant coloration, the Parrot Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia psittacina) is a fascinating carnivorous plant that naturally attracts and traps insects. Ideal for collectors and enthusiasts, this plant thrives in sunny, humid environments and makes an intriguing addition to any plant display.

The Parrot Pitcher Plant features low-growing, tubular leaves with a distinctive parrot-like hood, making it a standout choice for terrariums, bog gardens, or decorative pots. With proper care and moisture, it can live for many years, offering both visual interest and natural pest control.

Features:

• Produces vibrant, parrot-shaped pitchers with intricate patterns

• Natural insect-trapping mechanism

• Ideal for bog gardens, terrariums, or containers

• Long-living perennial plant under proper conditions

• Suitable for both beginners and experienced gardeners

Specifications:

• Scientific Name: Sarracenia psittacina

• Common Name: Parrot Pitcher Plant

• Plant Type: Carnivorous perennial

• Growth Habit: Low-growing, spreading rosettes

• Light Requirement: Full sun to partial shade

• Soil Type: Acidic, moist, well-draining peat-based soil

• Watering: Keep consistently moist; use distilled or rainwater

• Germination Time: 4–8 weeks under proper humidity and warmth

• Optimal Temperature: 70–85°F (21–29°C)

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 8–10

• Planting Season:

  • Indoor Sowing: Late winter to early spring (February–April)

  • Outdoor Planting: After frost danger has passed (April–June)

• Mature Height: 6–10 inches

• Lifespan: Perennial (returns year after year with proper care)