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Sarracenia x catesbaei (flava x purpurea ssp. venosa) - 1 Plant in Grow Cup

$15.00 $55.00 72% Off

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Sarracenia × catesbaei is a naturally occurring hybrid between Sarracenia flava and Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa. This striking pitcher plant combines the tall, graceful form of S. flava with the bold colours and flared shape of S. purpurea. The resulting traps display a harmonious blend of red, orange, and green hues with fine veining that intensifies under strong light. A hardy and vigorous grower, this hybrid is both beautiful and resilient—perfect for enthusiasts and beginners alike.

Plant Details
Each Grow Cup contains one young Sarracenia × catesbaei grown in a nutrient-free carnivorous plant mix that provides optimal moisture and aeration. The sealed humidity cup helps maintain ideal growing conditions during shipping and allows for a smooth transition to your home or greenhouse environment.

Care Requirements

  • Light: Full sun or bright artificial light to encourage vivid coloration and strong pitcher growth.

  • Water: Use distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water only. Keep the soil constantly moist—never let it dry out.

  • Temperature: Prefers a range of 10–30°C; can tolerate brief cold periods.

  • Feeding: No fertiliser required. The pitchers naturally trap and digest insects for nutrition.

  • Dormancy: Requires a cool dormancy period of around 3–4 months in winter to maintain long-term health.

Perfect For:
Growers seeking a hardy, colourful, and easy-to-care-for Sarracenia hybrid with both upright and flaring pitcher forms. Ideal for outdoor bog gardens, balcony pots, or sunny windowsills.

Sarracenia x catesbaei (flava x purpurea ssp. venosa) - 1 Plant in Grow Cup

$15.00 $55.00 72% Off

What is a Tissue Culture?

A tissue culture vessel is a sterile, transparent container (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) that holds multiple young plants (typically 3 or more) grown under laboratory conditions.

These vessels provide a carefully controlled environment, keeping the plants healthy and contaminant-free until they're ready to transition to standard growing conditions.

Quick Hardening Steps:

  1. Open Lid Gradually: Slightly open the cup to slowly reduce humidity.
  2. Maintain Humidity: Gradually decrease humidity over 2–4 weeks.
  3. Indirect Light: Start with gentle, indirect lighting.
  4. Moist Soil: Keep media damp, never wet.
  • Monitor Closely: Slowly increase airflow and light exposure.

What is a Soil Cup?

Each transparent carnivorous cup (5 cm diameter x 7 cm height) contains a juvenile carnivorous plant freshly transitioned from tissue culture.

Inside, you'll find a young carnivorous plant planted securely in special growing media soil that replicates their natural habitat.

This carefully balanced environment maintains optimal humidity, aiding the delicate plants during their crucial hardening-off stage.

Perfect for both novice growers and experienced collectors, these cups provide a simple and effective way to cultivate and enjoy captivating insect-eating plants