A carnivorous perennial forming a compact, low rosette of inward-curving pitchers. New growth is yellow-green becoming flushed and netted dark red, with white mottling on the hoods. In spring it produces solitary, nodding, dark red flowers on stems just above the foliage
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
Generally disease-free