In early season, "Philadelphia" produces short curved pitchers. Its hood is slighly undulated with faint white speckling. Later in the summer, the plant produces more upright pitchers. This plant appreciates a long growing season and lots of sunlight. 

PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• Juvenile plant, approximately 2 years old.
• Shipped potted in a 3-inch pot.
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ABOUT JUVENILE PLANTS
These plants are approximately 2-3 years old and will reach flowering maturity within an additional 3-4 growing seasons.

GENERAL CARE
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Adult Height: Up to 12 inches in favorable conditions.
Peak Season: Late-season, with its best pitchers typically appearing in September.
Sunlight: Full sun with at least 6 hours of direct sunlight during the growing season.
Water: Keep the soil wet with rainwater, distilled water, or other low-mineral water of 50 ppm or less.
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9; mulch in colder regions.
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SEASONAL APPEARANCE
January-March: Plant is dormant with no pitchers.
April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
May: Fully developed pitchers will gradually appear.
June-August: Full display of pitchers.
September: Plant produces its best pitchers of the season.
October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.

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