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Sarracenia 'Barba Green' in a 3.5" pot

Sarracenia 'Barba Green' in a 3.5" pot

$12.00 USD
$12.00 USD
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Sarracenia 'Barba Green' is a beautiful Sarracenia chelsonii cross (Sarracenia rubra x purpurea) that provides dark red pitchers with clear indications of purpurea when you look at the wide lids on the pitchers. The pitchers themselves feature unique fenestrations that are bound to mesmerize you like the bugs it's bound to trap.

We have found that these pitchers get extra red with ample sunlight and that they are a fast grower in our Florida weather. Grows great in full sun and warmer climates.

These come pre-potted with sphagnum moss in a 3.5" pot.

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Care Instructions

Light

Sarracenia love full sun and will show their best features in the sun – especially in the summer for many.

Water

  • Must be constantly wet (sitting in a tray of water – 1-inch or so is good).
  • Only use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Do not use purified water. Any water with > 50 PPM TDS will kill your plant over time. Filtered water is often not filtered enough for these plants.

Temperature

They will thrive nearly year-round in the conditions we have in Florida and will generally experience 3-4 months of dormancy in the winter. You can leave them outside during this time. Trimming pitchers during this time is recommended. Humidity should be 50%+.

Fertilizer

Fertilizer isn't required, but can help with growth and developing larger pitchers. Fertilize in the evening every 2 weeks with ¼ teaspoon of MaxSea 16-16-16 mixed with 1-gallon of water. Spray the leaves and a quick spritz inside of a trap or two. You can feed live bugs, but generally they will catch what they attract.