{"product_id":"sarracenia-psittacina","title":"Sarracenia psittacina 8.5cm H18cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Sarracenia psittacina—the unusual carnivore with low, lobster-pot pitchers. Instead of standing tall like a trumpet, her ground-hugging tubes curl into a rosette with colourful red-green hoods. The trap entrances face inwards like a lobster pot, making this one of the most distinctive Sarracenias to collect.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Formal Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sarracenia psittacina\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Parrot Pitcher Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e A species from the southeastern United States, found in wet acid bogs and seasonally flooded ground.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Vibe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny wetland habitat, rainwater and mineral-poor substrate; unlike tropical Nepenthes she needs a cool seasonal rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c!--split--\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very bright light or several hours of sunshine when acclimatised, with shelter from brutal heat behind glass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Room:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny bog garden, bright cool conservatory or sheltered outdoor summer position.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not use normal fertiliser and never add compost nutrients to the traps; insects provide supplementary nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Feels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal outdoor air is suitable when the roots stay wet; a sealed terrarium is not required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosy Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Give warm bright growing months, then a cool winter dormancy. In UK conditions protect small pots from prolonged hard freezing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThirst:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep the specialist mix consistently damp to wet with rainwater, distilled or reverse-osmosis water in spring and summer. In winter reduce standing water but do not allow the rhizome to dry out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carnivorous traps are for insects, not fingers; keep out of the reach of pets and children and never feed with meat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bedding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acidic, nutrient-poor specialist carnivorous medium; use a suitable peat-free bog mix and avoid standard potting soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Established rhizomes can be divided as growth starts in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e A low-spreading rosette rather than a tall pitcher tower; provide enough width for developing traps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e New pitchers emerge during warmer months; winter browning or reduced growth can be normal dormancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUninvited Guests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check for aphids, scale and fungal rot in stagnant conditions; remove affected dead pitchers and improve airflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Repot during dormancy or at the start of spring growth when crowded, using only specialist medium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaircut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cut fully brown, spent pitchers carefully without damaging emerging new growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Air:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter ventilation matters as much as cool temperatures; avoid sealed, wet, airless spaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e The specific name psittacina refers to a parrot-like shape; the supplier misspelling 'Psittachina' has been corrected in the Shopify name and passport.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emm's Plant House","offers":[{"title":"8.5cm H18cm","offer_id":59395834183944,"sku":"KAL0000083","price":16.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1339\/9560\/files\/IMG_5029_11d1f02c-d9d4-4d7d-bb59-788e570e1879.jpg?v=1794063909","url":"https:\/\/www.emmsplanthouse.co.uk\/products\/sarracenia-psittacina","provider":"Emm's Plant House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}