Trumpet Pitcher Mix - Sarracenia Spp.

This is a mixture of Sarracenia, mixture of the best hardy species, including the popular Sarracenia alata, flava, leucophylla and purpurea. Traps are produced annually from a stem from the rhizomes. Cut back dead leaves to make room for new growth. Insects are attracted to the color of the hatches and the nectar. The insect falls into the trap door which contains rainwater, mud and digestive enzymes that will quickly dissolve the victim. Once inside, retreat is impossible. Small, stiff hairs point downward, retaining insects. The inside of the hatch is also very slippery; even the insects with the best traction will not be able to get out. It is essential that rainwater is present at the inside the hatch to speed up the digestion process. With this in mind, if you are growing the plant indoors, be sure to pour rainwater into the hatch. It can germinate well in sphagnum moss as well as in a mixture of sphagnum moss and sand, which can be 30% to 100% sphagnum moss. You don't have to fertilize since the plant relies on insects for food. Humidity should be between 60-80%. It needs an atmosphere and a moist soil. The water should be distilled or rainwater, since it does not tolerate tap water. It is a good idea to place a saucer containing an inch of water, under the pot. Raise the pot by placing pebbles, so that the base of the pot is barely in contact with the water. This will provide the plant with a constant source of moisture.