Pitcher plant (Sarracenia x Maroon)

• Latin name: Sarracenia x Maroon
• Danish names: Fluetrompet, trompetblomst, trompetblad
  
• English names: North American pitcher plants, trumpet pitcher
  

Sarracenia Maroon is a compact pitcher plant bred as a hybrid between Sarracenia purpurea x rubra (Sarracenia x chelsonii). As the plants and pitchers grow larger, they take on a beautiful, dark red color. The flowers also turn red and have a faint scent.

Sarracenia plants are carnivorous in that they catch insects to obtain extra nutrients, as they live in very nutrient-poor soil. During the growing season, the funnels fill with water and enzymes. The insects drown in the water and are then slowly broken down, allowing the plants to absorb the nutrients that the insects provide. It can be beneficial to add a little water to the pitchers if they are low.

Note: In the winter, the plants die back and the withered funnels can be cut off. In the spring, the first growth usually consists of the large flowers, which start out as completely round spheres on a strong stem. If you want the best for the plant, you should cut the flowers off as soon as they appear, as it requires a lot of energy to produce them. Conversely, you will miss out on the beautiful flowers.

- REMEMBER the right soil Carnivorous plant soil.

- Also read about general care of carnivorous plants.

Note: The images are intended as examples of the plant and do not necessarily represent the exact plant being purchased.