Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle'(Pitcher plant). Carnivorous plant

This stunning and unusual plant is known as a pitcher plant, it is carnivorous- feeding on insects which it lures into traps which contain digestive fluid! Native to North America where it grows in wetlands. It has deep tall pitcher that vary in colour from Burgundy to yellow. This variety has lime green pitchers with deep burgundy veins.

Care Difficulty: Moderate care needs.

Light: Sunshine Lover: They need lots of direct sunlight, at least 4-6 hours daily. They will need partial shade from direct sun during the heatwaves. If you don’t have much direct sun then you can use a plant light.

Watering: Moist but Not Drenched: Use distilled water or ideally rainwater, keeping the soil moist but not soggy. You can also keep the pot on top of a tray and use the tray method.

Tray method: Place the pot in a dish with water, allowing the plant to absorb what it needs, top up the dish as the water is used. Avoid tap water and fertilizers.

Feeding: Feed with insects every 2-4 weeks during the growing season, careful not to over feed. This plants are normally quite good at catching there own insects.

Humidity and Temperature: Moderate Conditions: prefer humid environments (40-60% humidity) and cooler temperatures around 70°F (21°C) during the day and slightly cooler at night.

Autumn/Winter: Foliage can fall off or go brown, at this point cut off the old foliage. this is nothing to worry about.
They need a winters rest - can start to grow back in about February.

Toxicity: Mildly toxic to humans and most pets. However, it's best to prevent pets from ingesting them as consuming non-digestible plant material might cause discomfort.

Repotting:Signs of Overcrowding: Repot when the pot becomes crowded or when the plant outgrows its current container. Use an appropriate substrate.