Insectivorous erect pernnial that forms pitcher shaped modified leaves topped with a hood-like top. A cultivar that retains its foliage all year round, pink and red veining with a white background.
0.1-0.5 metres
0.1-0.5 metres
| Season | Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit |
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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 seed.
No pruning required. Remove dead leaves as necessary
May be susceptible to greenfly and mealy bug.
Generally disease-free.