A carnivorous perennial to 15cm tall, forming a tight clump of curved, green, later dark red pitchers; the hoods are green-flushed with red venation. In spring, solitary, red-flushed, green flowers to 5cm across are held on tall, slender stems above the foliage
0.5-1 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 division in spring
No pruning required. Remove dead leaves as necessary
Generally disease-free