How Do You Grow A Purple Pitcher Plant?
The idea of a carnivorous plant may surprise some people, but those who have experienced the beauty of purple pitcher plants have grown accustomed to the idea. With a stunning red-purple color, these plants brighten up any garden. Sweet nectar in the cone of the plant attracts insects, which are then trapped in the cone by a number of small hairs that prevent the insect from escaping. The plant then absorbs its nutrients from these dead insects. Keeping a purple pitcher plant in your garden can limit the number of insects as well as add a beautiful swath of color. Purchase a purple pitcher plant from a garden center or nursery. Be sure to check the plant for insects or disease; use only healthy plants in your garden. Choose an area to plant the purple pitcher that receives direct sunlight. Plants that do not receive direct sunlight will be unable to produce the beautiful color with which they are most often associated. Add an acidic component to your soil, such as peat moss, if you hav
