Carnivorous plant, Sarracenia
Sarracenia rubra ssp. alabamensis
Sarracenia rubra ssp. alabamensis
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Carnivorous plant carefully grown in France, with a developed root system. Please note that the carnivorous plants you receive may not be identical in size and appearance to those shown in the photos. Learn more about the sizes of Sarracenia sold in the shop.
Shipping throughout the year
Shipping throughout the year
Adult plant sent bare root, provide a plastic pot and special carnivorous plant substrate.
For shipping in its original pot, please mention it in the comments on the payment page (Additional charges may apply.) rest assured, they will be well protected during shipping. You can see our article on shipping and packaging here
Our maintenance advice
Our maintenance advice
- In winter, keep the substrate moist, Resists frost down to -15°C.
- In summer, bathe the pot in 3cm of water or more depending on the height of the pot.
- Water only with rainwater, reverse osmosis water, demineralized water (without perfume) or Zerowater (check the water quality in your area).
Description de la plante carnivore
Sarracenia rubra ssp. alabamensis is one of the most vulnerable Sarracenia species, listed as a federal endangered species in the United States and protected under CITES Appendix I. Appendix I species are considered the most endangered of all animal and plant species, making this Sarracenia a rare carnivorous plant.
Sarracenia rubra ssp. alabamensis grows in a sandy hills area of north-central Alabama, in sandy soils along springs, seeps, and streams.
When touching the pitchers of Sarracenia rubra ssp. alabamensis, one can feel a velvety texture, due to the hairs present on the plant (see photo).
There are several clones of Sarracenia rubra ssp. alabamensis, varying according to locality, with different shapes and colors.
Care instructions:
Temperature: Sarracenia can withstand temperatures exceeding 40°C in summer and resist frosts down to -15°C in winter.
Water: For watering, use the capillary method, making sure to constantly maintain a water level of at least 3-4 cm, or more depending on the height of the pot. Use only rainwater, demineralized or osmosis. During periods of high summer heat, increase the water level to half the pot.
Light: Exposure to full sunlight outdoors or in a glass or plastic greenhouse.
Dormancy: All Sarracenia need a dormant period from October to March. The pitchers turn brown and die during this period. Leave them outside in full sun, always in a soggy substrate. Not giving them a dormant period in winter could cause your carnivorous plant to die. You can learn more about caring for them here.
Substrate: Choose a substrate with blond sphagnum peat moss mixed with perlite. (We recommend a mixture of 50% peat and 50% perlite.) You can also find a special substrate designed for carnivorous plants in our online shop here.