Growing Sarracenia minor
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Sarracenia minor is found in open boggy areas of the southeastern coastal plain of the USA, from southern North Carolina to Georgia and mid Florida. It frequents drier part of the bogs than other Sarracenia in the region although there are exceptions where it is found growing in sphagnum. The flowers are yellow.

Adult plants enjoy full sun outdoors. They require seasons in order to survive long term. Typical summer temperatures where they grow naturally are in the mid 30's C (90's F). Winter temperatures can be below freezing at times.

Seedlings make excellent terrarium plants without winter dormancy for two to three years depending on the variety. S. minor does better in lower light and is relatively slow growing compared to other Sarracenia species.

For producing seeds and growing seedlings, you may use the general guidelines for growing Sarracenia from seed. S. minor does well in either sphagnum or peat mixes. The plants should always be sitting in pure water when they are growing. They should be top-watered regularly to maintain the oxygen levels for the roots and to keep salt levels down in the soil.


Sarracenia minor seedling in the third year from seed. The largest pitcher is about 7 cm tall.


Mature Sarracenia minor pitchers. The tallest pitcher is about 25 cm. This plant is on the short side of the range of the species, has more color, and the hood covers more of the mouth. Other plants can be up to 60 cm tall, all green, and the hood held less tightly to the pitcher tube.

 

 



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