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Maroon throated Pitcher Plant in the GardenTags plant encyclopedia

Sarracenia rubra var. alabamensis x areolat maroon throat

 

Maroon throated Pitcher Plant

Sarracenia are rhizomous perennial plants with many tubular pitcher-shaped leaves radiating out from the base, and then turning upwards with their trap openings facing the center of the crown. They can trap insects and other prey without the use of moving parts. The plants prefer strong, direct sunlight with no shade and thrive in moist, acidic soil.

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plant Features
  • Maroon throated Pitcher Plant likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Maroon throated Pitcher Plant likes frequent watering

    Frequent watering

  • Maroon throated Pitcher Plant is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Maroon throated Pitcher Plant likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

 
plant information

Common name

Maroon throated Pitcher Plant

Latin name

Sarracenia rubra var. alabamensis x areolat maroon throat

type

Carnivorous plant

family

Sarraceniaceae

ph

5.0 - 6.5 Acid - Neutral

  • Light

    Maroon throated Pitcher Plant likes full sun

    Full sun

  • Frost

    Maroon throated Pitcher Plant is a little frost hardy: 32f (0°c)

    A little frost hardy: 32F (0°C)

  • Soil

    Maroon throated Pitcher Plant likes moist and free draining

    Moist and free draining

  • Water

    Maroon throated Pitcher Plant likes frequent watering

    Frequent watering

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full grown dimensions

The size of a fully grown Maroon throated Pitcher Plant is 0.45meters x 1.20meters 0.45 M 1.20 M

Sarracenia rubra var. alabamensis x areolat maroon throat

Sarracenia are rhizomous perennial plants with many tubular pitcher-shaped leaves radiating out from the base, and then turning upwards with their trap openings facing the center of the crown. They can trap insects and other prey without the use of moving parts. The plants prefer strong, direct sunlight with no shade and thrive in moist, acidic soil.


Planting young plants

From Early Spring TO Early Spring

Sarracenia like a long growing seasons and warm to hot summer temperatures. In areas with short and/or cool summers it is best to plant them in a greenhouse or potted, in a conservatory. In very hot areas with low humidity, some afternoon shade can be beneficial. If planting out, choose a site that is permanently moist, even in hot, dry periods and is in full sun. An acid soil is essential (low pH) as the plant draws its nutrients from the insects it traps.

 
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