John Fielding 
An insectivorous plant with curved, tapered pitchers, primarily green with red venation around the throat. The hoods are mottled green and white. Pendent, waxy, green and dark red flowers are produced on tall stems in summer
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring | ||||
| Summer | ||||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Grow under glass, keep moist in full light with shelter from hot sun. Use an acidic potting medium with moss. In winter, keep slightly drier, cool and well ventilated. Irrigate with lime-free water. They will generally lose some of their leaves over winter during a period of dormancy. Most Sarracenias can be grown outside in milder parts of the country, but care should be taken in colder conditions. Choose a position in full sun, sheltered from cold winds. See carnivorous plant cultivation
Propagate by division in spring
No pruning required. Remove dead leaves as necessary
May be susceptible to scale insects, mealybugs, aphids and tortrix moth caterpillars
Generally disease-free