The Sarracenia Bug Bat pitcher plant has upright pitchers that are rounded and expert at trapping insects. The pitchers are green and red with white spots. Plant the Bug Bat in high light, and it will reach its best color.
Average mature height: Up to 20 inches.
Light: High light. Full sun to lightly filtered sun.
Soil: Grows well in peat, peat/perlite, or sphagnum moss (Try ours here.) Place a tray of water underneath to keep the plant wet.
Zones: 7 - 9.
GOOD TO KNOW
Damaged leaves? Sometimes in shipping, a leaf will turn black and die, but never fear; it's still healthy and will grow new pitchers.
Plant size. We ship our plants in 3-inch-deep pots when they are 2.5 to 6 inches tall so they can grow to maturity under your green thumb.
Plant care. Wish your thumb were a little greener? Visit our plant care page & become a gardening guru in no time.
