Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth' - CarniSar25b
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth' - CarniSar25b
Trumpet pitcher plant leucophylla 'Red mouth' (Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth') is one of the largest of the North American species of carnivorous American pitcher-plants. This Sarracenia species is also suited to cultivation at home or garden. Plants of Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth' are known for their large cup-shaped snares in which they catch insects.
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Trumpet pitcher plant leucophylla 'Red mouth' (Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth') American pitcher plant that develops large, slender, pitcher-shaped traps. In its native habitat in the eastern USA, these traps can reach up to a meter in height. The pitchers Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth' are green in color with red patterns along the edge. They are partially covered by a hood-like lid to prevent too much rainwater from entering the open pitcher. Inside the pitcher Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth', there is a layer of water containing digestive enzymes. If an insect is attracted by the plant’s lure and accidentally falls into the water, it cannot climb out because the walls of the pitchers are covered with a waxy layer. The insect drowns and is digested by the plant. The flowers of Pitcherplant leucophylla 'Red mouth' (Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth') are Red. Sarracenia leucophylla is the largest and most striking species of American pitcher plant. Araflora is proud to offer you this remarkable carnivorous plant.
Trumpet pitcherplant 'Red mouth' (Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth') prefers to grow in a sunny location with plenty of light, and it is best placed in direct sunlight. This American pitcher plant loves high humidity. Therefore, provide Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth'with enough water, but ensure that any excess moisture can drain from the pot. This plant can be kept both indoors and in the garden, but the temperature should remain above -5 degrees Celsius. Sarracenia leucophylla thrives in nutrient-poor soil that retains moisture well. A mixture of sand, perlite, and peat is ideal for this. Araflora also sells ready-made soil mixtures for Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth'.
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