Sarracenia rubra ssp gulfensis
sweet pitcher plant
Description
Sarracenia rubra ssp. gulfensis, the Gulf Coast pitcher plant, is a carnivorous plant, a subspecies of the red pitcher plant. The pitchers of this plant can be various colors from red to maroon and is generally shorter than other Sarracenia species. The plant is native to the Gulf Coast region of the United States. It captures insects using nectar, slippery surfaces, and downward-pointing hairs. It produces small, nodding, dark red flowers. The plant requires full sun, an acidic, nutrient-poor soil mix, and consistent moisture with rainwater or distilled water. Ensure it receives plenty of sunlight and consistent watering to thrive.
Description
Sarracenia rubra ssp. gulfensis, the Gulf Coast pitcher plant, is a carnivorous plant, a subspecies of the red pitcher plant. The pitchers of this plant can be various colors from red to maroon and is generally shorter than other Sarracenia species. The plant is native to the Gulf Coast region of the United States. It captures insects using nectar, slippery surfaces, and downward-pointing hairs. It produces small, nodding, dark red flowers. The plant requires full sun, an acidic, nutrient-poor soil mix, and consistent moisture with rainwater or distilled water. Ensure it receives plenty of sunlight and consistent watering to thrive.