{"product_id":"sarracenia-hybrid-flava-leucophylla-type","title":"Sarracenia Hybrid – Flava × Leucophylla Type","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSarracenia Hybrid – Flava × Leucophylla Type\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAn elegant North American pitcher plant with tall, slender pitchers, dramatic red veining and beautifully patterned white markings across the hood.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis attractive \u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e displays characteristics associated with \u003cstrong\u003eSarracenia flava × Sarracenia leucophylla (Sarracenia × moorei)\u003c\/strong\u003e. Its upright pitchers develop from fresh green and yellow-green at the base into increasingly prominent red venation towards the upper pitcher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe hood is the real highlight, developing a rich red to burgundy colour overlaid with contrasting \u003cstrong\u003ecream-white translucent windows and intricate veining\u003c\/strong\u003e. As the pitchers mature and receive plenty of strong light, the colouration can become increasingly pronounced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike other \u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e, the pitchers act as highly specialised insect traps. Nectar around the pitcher opening attracts insects, which can lose their footing on the slippery surface and fall inside, where the plant is able to obtain nutrients from its prey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun or very bright direct light. Strong sunlight encourages compact growth and the best pitcher colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep permanently moist during active growth. Stand the pot in approximately 1–3cm of rainwater, distilled water or reverse-osmosis water. Avoid ordinary tap water in hard-water areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in nutrient-poor carnivorous plant compost. Never use conventional multipurpose compost or fertiliser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e are temperate carnivorous plants and naturally enter winter dormancy. Pitchers may brown and die back during winter before fresh growth emerges in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Generally suitable for an unheated greenhouse, conservatory or sunny outdoor position in the UK. Protect pots from prolonged severe freezing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant supplied\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive an established plant of the type shown. As these are living plants, individual pitcher number, height and colouration will naturally vary depending on the season and stage of growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plant is being offered as a \u003cstrong\u003eSarracenia × moorei \/ flava × leucophylla-type hybrid based on its characteristics\u003c\/strong\u003e. Without original cultivar provenance, no specific named cultivar is being claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e hybrid\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLikely parentage:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia flava × Sarracenia leucophylla\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e North American Pitcher Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate carnivorous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy–Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainwater \/ RO \/ distilled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"theoldandcurious","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58581177172342,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/9312\/9518\/files\/20260810_145025.jpg?v=1788196073","url":"https:\/\/www.theoldandcurious.co.uk\/products\/sarracenia-hybrid-flava-leucophylla-type","provider":"theoldandcurious","version":"1.0","type":"link"}