Trumpet pitcher plant 'Sarracenia leucophylla' 'Red mouth'

Sarracenia leucophylla 'Red mouth' - CarniSar25b

Sarracenia leucophylla ‘Red mouth’
Sarracenia leucophylla ‘Red mouth’
Sarracenia leucophylla ‘Red mouth’

Normal to care for

Container plant

Full light

Carnivorous

14 cm
10 cm
Trumpet pitcher plant 'Sarracenia leucophylla' 'Red mouth'

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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Plant information: Trumpet pitcher plant 'Sarracenia leucophylla' 'Red mouth'

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.

Height
14 cm
Width
10 cm
Araflora info
Special
Adult height
40-80 cm
Adult width
<15 cm
Plant type
Carnivorous
Growth habit
Normal
Growth habit
Normal
Distribution
North America
Product type
Plant
Properties
New
Flowering period
Mar-July
Plant care: Trumpet pitcher plant 'Sarracenia leucophylla' 'Red mouth'

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'.

Care
Normal
Place
Container plant
Place
Indoor
Place
Outdoor
Daytime humidity
60-100%
Air circulation
Yes
Light
Full light
Light
Semi sun
Maintenance
Prune dead stalks
Repotting
after 2 years
Soil Ph
<7
Soil type
peat
Watering tips
No-water spraying
Watering
High
Watering tips
Standing in water
Max temperature
30 °C
Min temperature
10 °C
Temperature winter
5 °C
Artificial light height
10-50 cm
Fertilise
none
Humidity at night
80-100%
Daytime temperature
15-30 °C
Nighttime temperature
10-20 °C