| 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.
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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. |