Question
Hi, I found 2 carnivorous plants I am interested in growing. I live in a high-rise apartment building. What do you know about the Sarracenia purpurea (aka Jersey Girl Purple Pitcher Plant, & Heliamphora Tatei. After some research, these are plants I would like to have. I already know they have to watered with distilled water, & have to use soil such as peat moss/perlite mix. Thanks.

Answer

Heliamphora pulchella Thank you for your question. For general information about Sarracenia purpurea and Heliamphora tatei I would recommend visiting and reading at the various forums and websites online. There are also several books that are excellent for general information about these and other carnivorous plants. Heliamphora tatei can sometimes become fairly large (the stems can form a mass like a vine that can become 5 feet or more in length) and may be more comfortable in a greenhouse than inside a home. Sarracenia purpurea is very easy to grow, while some species of Heliamphora might require some familiarity and experience with the plant in order to grow it well.

BOOKS

Stewart McPherson's and others' excellent books about carnivorous plants--
http://www.redfernnaturalhistory.com/books

Growing Carnivorous Plants, by Barry Rice
http://www.amazon.com/Growing-Carnivorous-Plants-Barry-Rice/dp/0881928070/

The Savage Garden, by Peter D'Amato
http://www.amazon.com/Savage-Garden-Cultivating-Carnivorous-Plants/dp/0898159156


WEBSITES

The Carnivorous Plant FAQ
http://www.sarracenia.com/faq.html

CP Photo Finder
http://www.cpphotofinder.com/


FORUMS

CPUK Forum
http://www.cpukforum.com/

FlytrapCare Forum
http://www.FlytrapCare.com/phpBB3/

Best wishes and happy growing!