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Sarracenia rubra gulfensis – Sweet Pitcher Plant (Live Carnivorous Plant) - 2 Inches

Add a touch of the extraordinary to your plant collection with the Sarracenia rubra gulfensis, a stunning variety of the Sweet Pitcher Plant native to the Gulf Coast of the United States. This carnivorous plant features elegant, slender red-green pitchers that lure and trap insects, helping to naturally control pests while serving as a fascinating display of nature’s ingenuity.

Each pitcher emits a sweet, honey-like fragrance that attracts insects, making it both beautiful and functional. Ideal for bog gardens, terrariums, or as a unique outdoor carnivorous plant, Sarracenia rubra gulfensis thrives in bright sunlight and nutrient-poor, acidic soils.

Key Features:

• Botanical Name: Sarracenia rubra gulfensis

• Common Name: Sweet Pitcher Plant

• Carnivorous Beauty: Produces slender, tubular pitchers that capture insects.

• Native to the Gulf Coast: Adapted to warm, sunny climates with high humidity.

• Low Maintenance: Perfect for collectors and carnivorous plant enthusiasts.

• Great for Pollinator Displays: Eye-catching reddish-green pitchers with delicate veining.

Care Tips:

• Light: Requires full sun (at least 6+ hours daily) to maintain strong color and healthy growth.

• Water: Keep soil consistently moist using only distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Avoid tap water, as minerals can harm the plant.

• Soil: Use a nutrient-poor, acidic mix (1 part sphagnum peat moss to 1 part perlite or sand). Do not use potting soil or compost.

• Humidity: Prefers moderate to high humidity levels; great for greenhouses or outdoor bog setups.

• Feeding: Catches its own prey! No fertilizer needed—its pitchers will trap small insects naturally.

• Dormancy: Allow a cool winter dormancy (around 40–50°F) for 3–4 months to ensure vigorous regrowth in spring.

Bring home the Sarracenia rubra gulfensis and experience the wonder of carnivorous plants. Whether grown in a sunny window, bog garden, or patio planter, this species is a captivating, conversation-starting addition to any collection.