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ornamentalFamily: SarraceniaceaeGenus: Sarracenia
Cultivar
Philadelphia Pitcher Plant
Sarracenia 'Philadelphia'
Cultivar: Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Pitcher Plant features distinctive, upward-facing tubular leaves that serve as highly efficient traps for insects. With its vibrant coloration and upright habit, it serves as a fascinating focal point for bog environments or controlled carnivorous plant collections. It is a moisture-loving plant that thrives when provided with consistent water and bright, direct light.
Sarracenia 'Philadelphia' is a striking carnivorous pitcher plant known for its colorful, tubular foliage and unique insect-trapping mechanism. This hardy perennial is an excellent choice for bog gardens or specialized container displays.
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Repotting / Start Growing
Begin with a starter plant and establish it in a larger pot using quality potting soil with beneficials and fertilizer.
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Plant Profile
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Key growing information first, with the complete reviewed cultivar profile available when you want it.
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Sun
Full sun is required for best growth and color development.
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Water
Keep consistently moist; use only distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water to avoid mineral buildup.
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Mature size
12-18 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide.
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Hardiness
6-9
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Growth habit
Clumping rosette.
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Plant type
carnivorous
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Care, size, flowering, climate, soil, health, and additional reviewed data.
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Growing note
Requires high-quality, nutrient-poor soil like a peat and perlite mix; never use standard potting soil as fertilizers will harm the plant.
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Climate note
Needs a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures to remain healthy for the long term.
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Flower / fruit
Produces tall, complex, umbrella-like flowers on long stalks in the spring.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun is required for best growth and color development.
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Growth rate
Moderate.
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Fertilizer
Do not fertilize; plants derive nutrients from trapped insects.
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Pruning
Remove dead or brown pitchers at the base as they wither to keep the plant tidy.
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Care notes
Requires high-quality, nutrient-poor soil like a peat and perlite mix; never use standard potting soil as fertilizers will harm the plant.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
12-18 inches tall and 10-12 inches wide.
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Growth habit
Clumping rosette.
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Spacing
12 inches apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces tall, complex, umbrella-like flowers on long stalks in the spring.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
6-9
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Temperature
Needs a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures to remain healthy for the long term.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist; use only distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water to avoid mineral buildup.
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Soil
Peat moss and perlite or sand mix; needs acidic, low-nutrient, well-draining media.
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Soil pH
4.0-5.5
More Plant Data
19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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19 additional reviewed fields from this Plant.id.
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Container Growing
Perfect for pots sitting in a shallow tray of water to ensure consistent soil moisture.
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Family
Sarraceniaceae
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Foliage Look
Smooth, tubular leaves with vertical venation and reddish-green hues.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are modified into hollow tubes; coloration deepens with increased light exposure.
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Fruit Flower Look
Large, nodding, brownish-red or yellow complex flowers held on long, leafless stalks.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are rare on very young starters and should not be expected until the plant reaches maturity.
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Growth Habit Rules
Always maintains a basal, clumping form; does not vine or climb.
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Mature Plant Look
Vibrant, upright, tubular pitchers arranged in a dense, outward-facing clump.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature, hardened pitchers with prominent veins and distinct coloration, often with a flared hood.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure pitchers are tubular and held upright; avoid depictions of generic leafy foliage.
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Plant Faqs
How often do I need to water my pitcher plant? Keep the soil constantly moist by sitting the pot in a tray of distilled water. Can I plant this in standard soil? No, you must use a nutrient-poor, peat-based mix; standard potting soil will kill it. Does this plant need full sun? Yes, it requires full, direct sunlight to maintain its color and trap production.
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Root Look
Fine, white to light brown fibrous roots suitable for wet, acidic conditions.
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Soil Look
Dark, moist, peat-heavy substrate with a hint of perlite.
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Starter Stage
Small, succulent, emerging green and reddish pitcher leaves.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Individual tiny pitchers with developing lids; tender, light-colored root systems.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Sarracenia 'Philadelphia'. This is Sarracenia 'Philadelphia', available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let this striking pitcher plant become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the unique bog garden you want to create. Focusing on its form, the hollow, colorful pitchers act as natural traps, creating a visual display that is as fascinating as it is functional. Establish your starter by repotting it into approximately a four-inch pot with a quality, well-draining potting mix, then move it later to an appropriate final container or in-ground location when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Youtube Video Summary
Explore the fascinating Sarracenia 'Philadelphia', a standout carnivorous pitcher plant. Learn how to grow this unique perennial in your own bog garden or container setup.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing Sarracenia 'Philadelphia' Pitcher Plant
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