Pitcher Plant Seeds – Hooded

These seeds are suitable for home gardening use
$15.98 USD
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Product description

Grow your own captivating Hooded Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia minor) with these high-quality seeds. This fascinating carnivorous plant is admired for its unique hood-shaped pitchers that naturally attract and trap insects. Perfect for collectors or anyone looking to add an exotic touch to their garden, terrarium, or greenhouse. The Hooded Pitcher Plant thrives in warm, humid environments and offers striking green-red foliage that adds both beauty and intrigue to any setting.

Features:

  • Unique Carnivorous Plant: Naturally traps insects within its hooded pitchers.

  • Distinctive Appearance: Features striking tubular leaves with a translucent hood.

  • Ideal for Enthusiasts: Suitable for collectors, hobbyists, and exotic plant lovers.

  • Indoor & Outdoor Growth: Can be cultivated in greenhouses, terrariums, or moist garden areas.

  • Sustainable Cultivation: Grown from non-GMO, untreated seeds.

Specifications:

  • Scientific Name: Sarracenia minor

  • Common Name: Hooded Pitcher Plant

  • Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous plant

  • Growth Habit: Upright, forming tubular leaves with a hooded top

  • Light Requirements: Full sun to partial shade

  • Soil Type: Acidic, well-draining, nutrient-poor soil (peat moss and sand mix recommended)

  • Watering: Keep soil consistently moist using distilled or rainwater (avoid tap water)

  • Germination Temperature: 70–80°F (21–27°C)

  • Germination Time: 3–6 weeks with cold stratification (4–6 weeks refrigeration before sowing)

  • Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 7–10

  • Planting Season:

    • Indoor Sowing: Late winter to early spring (February–March)

    • Outdoor Sowing: Spring to early summer (April–June)

  • Blooming Season: Late spring to early summer (May–July)

  • Mature Height: 8–12 inches (20–30 cm)

  • Lifespan: Perennial – can live for many years under proper care

Planting Tips:

  1. Stratify seeds in a moist paper towel inside a sealed bag for 4–6 weeks in the refrigerator.

  2. Sow on the surface of moist peat moss; do not cover seeds with soil.

  3. Maintain constant humidity and warmth until germination occurs.

  4. Provide bright, indirect light or artificial grow lights during early stages.