Sarracenia rubra ssp. rubra
sweet pitcher plant
Description
Sarracenia rubra ssp. rubra is a captivating carnivorous plant, recognized for its vibrant red pitchers. These pitchers act as traps, attracting and ensnaring insects with their sweet nectar and slippery surfaces. This plant's pitchers are often upright and trumpet-shaped, displaying striking veining patterns. Sarracenia rubra ssp. rubra thrives in sunny, boggy conditions. The plant requires acidic, nutrient-poor soil, similar to its native environment. Never fertilize these plants; they get their nutrients from their prey. Use distilled or rainwater to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged.
Description
Sarracenia rubra ssp. rubra is a captivating carnivorous plant, recognized for its vibrant red pitchers. These pitchers act as traps, attracting and ensnaring insects with their sweet nectar and slippery surfaces. This plant's pitchers are often upright and trumpet-shaped, displaying striking veining patterns. Sarracenia rubra ssp. rubra thrives in sunny, boggy conditions. The plant requires acidic, nutrient-poor soil, similar to its native environment. Never fertilize these plants; they get their nutrients from their prey. Use distilled or rainwater to keep the soil moist, but not waterlogged.