Sarracenia
Carnivorous plants, like the Sarracenia, are small wonders of nature. Plants that ‘catch’ insects like mosquitoes and spiders. The cut Sarracenia is a leaf of the Sarracenia plant and the part that catches the insect.
The insects serve as food for the plant (or flower in this case), so it doesn’t need additional plant food. This Sarracenia is a very special one, because its leaves can survive on their own. Even more special: they can live for up to three weeks. Make sure there is a little bit of water in the pitcher, as this is how it stays hydrated. The Sarracenia is a pitcher plant from North America. The leaves have a tubular shape. The nectar concealed in the top of the plant’s cups entices insects to investigate. Because the top of the leaf is very slippery, the insects naturally slide down inside, where they are digested. They disappear further and further into the pitcher. The fine hairs on the leaves also make escaping an impossible mission.
This special Sarracenia is cultivated by our grower Laguna.
Care tips
If you want to enjoy your carnivorous flower for as long as possible, make sure to follow these directions:
| – | Place the flower in a clean vase with a layer of water approximately 5 cm deep. |
| – | Cut open the bottom of the pitcher. |
| – | Or, if you don’t want to cut open the bottom of the pitcher, pour water into it to a depth of approximately 2 cm. |
| – | No flower food is needed. |
| – | Keep out of draughts. |
Do you suffer from hay fever?
You are lucky, since cut Sarracenia leaves are pollen-free. This makes them ideal for people who suffer from hay fever.
