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| About... There are 8 different species of Sarracenia (Excluding sub-species(Hybrid)) These are the S.Alata, S.Flava, S.Leucophylla, S.Minor, S.Oreophila, S.Psittacina, S.Purpurea and S.Rubra. Sarracenia grow in the wet swampy areas of North America. There are eight species of this plant which are all equally astounding. This plant is also relitively easy to grow with eye-capturing fly catching abilities. The sweet smell of nectar, and the brightly coloured pitchers lure the fly into the mouth of the pitcher. At the back of the pitcher, there is see-through 'windows', which the fly flys straight into when attempting to leave the plant. This usually leaves the fly stunned falling to the bottom of the pitcher where the digestive enzymes are found. The fly can't escape now and is only a matter of time till it is digested and nutrients absorbed. Where Should They Be Grown? They can be easily grown in a green house or a sunny (warm) windowsill, usually preffers 70 F - 90 F. Do They Flower? In the Summer, these plants produce flowers with long stems, after flowering new pitchers will emerge from the rhizomes. Do They Require A Dormacy Period? Yes, they will usually die back in autumn and some Sarracenia produce winter pitchers. |
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