Sarracenia rubra ssp gulfensis giant form
pitcher plant
Description
Sarracenia rubra ssp. gulfensis 'giant form' is a carnivorous plant that is a giant variety of the red pitcher plant. It shares the characteristic vibrant red pitchers that attract insects. These modified leaves are specialized to trap and digest insects to supplement their nutrient intake in nutrient-poor soils. This variety, as its name suggests, produces larger pitchers than the standard subspecies, making them particularly eye-catching. It requires full sun exposure and acidic, nutrient-poor soil, along with consistent moisture. They require rainwater or distilled water, as tap water often has minerals harmful to the plant.
Description
Sarracenia rubra ssp. gulfensis 'giant form' is a carnivorous plant that is a giant variety of the red pitcher plant. It shares the characteristic vibrant red pitchers that attract insects. These modified leaves are specialized to trap and digest insects to supplement their nutrient intake in nutrient-poor soils. This variety, as its name suggests, produces larger pitchers than the standard subspecies, making them particularly eye-catching. It requires full sun exposure and acidic, nutrient-poor soil, along with consistent moisture. They require rainwater or distilled water, as tap water often has minerals harmful to the plant.