Introduction

Sarracenia ‘Juthatip Soper’ is a carnivorous plant that’s a member of the pitcher plant family. It’s known for its beautiful red and green pitchers.

Appearance

Sarracenia ‘Juthatip Soper’ has sturdy, open pink pitchers with red and green veining. It grows up to 30cm tall and 20cm wide.

Growing Conditions

• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Nutrient-poor, acidic compost (peat-free sarracenia compost)
• Water: Water from beneath by standing the pot in a tray of rainwater. Keep the compost moist.

Feeding

Sarracenias don’t need to be fed with conventional plant food. Instead, you can place dead or alive insects in the pitchers, which the plant will absorb as nutrients.

Plant Calendar

• Sowing: January to March
• Planting: January to May
• Flowering: March to October

Wildlife Value

Sarracenia ‘Juthatip Soper’ has no known value to wildlife in the UK.

Toxicity

Sarracenia ‘Juthatip Soper’ is not poisonous to humans or animals.

Companion Plants

Some plants that go well with Sarracenia ‘Juthatip Soper’ include:

• Venus flytrap
• Sundew
• Butterwort

Conclusion

Sarracenia ‘Juthatip Soper’ is a beautiful and easy-to-care-for carnivorous plant. It’s a great choice for anyone who wants to add a touch of the unusual to their garden.