California Carnivores Sarracenia flava

Yes, Sarracenia flava are bog plants and require consistently moist soil. You should keep the pot sitting in a shallow tray of distilled or rainwater at all times to mimic their natural habitat.

This plant has a natural dormancy cycle. As day length decreases in winter, the pitchers will die back to the rhizome; this is normal and necessary for the plant to rest before pushing out new growth in the spring.

While it is technically possible, it is very difficult. This variety requires intense, direct sunlight to maintain its vibrant color and health, which most indoor windowsills cannot provide. It will perform significantly better outdoors in full sun.

No, you do not need to feed it. If kept outdoors, it will naturally attract and trap its own prey. If kept in an area with very few insects, it will still survive, though growth may be slightly slower.

You must use a nutrient-poor, acidic medium, typically a mix of peat moss and perlite or long-fibered sphagnum moss. Never use standard potting soil or fertilizers, as the minerals and nutrients will kill the plant.