Sarracenia Saurus
Owned by David Fefferman (@David).
Details
Identity & Classification
- Common Name
- North American Pitcher Plant
- Hybrid/Species/Unknown
- Hybrid
- Hybrid Name
- moorei
- Hybrid Mother Plant
- leucophylla Purple Lips
- Hybrid Father Plant
- flava heavy veins
Growth & Physical Traits
- Plant Type
- Carnivorous Plant
- Growing Medium
- 50/50 peat moss/perlite
- Pot Size
- 20 gallon
- Growth Habit
- Upright / Erect
Lifecycle & Reproduction
- Health Status
- Thriving 💚
- Propagation Method
- Division
- Flowering Notes
- 12-20 flowers per season
Care & Requirements
- Watering Needs
- Standing Water / Bog Conditions
- Temperature Range
- Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
- Humidity Range
- Low Humidity Tolerant (20–40%)
- Light Needs
- Full Sun
Origin & Source
- Acquisition Source
- Don Elkins
- Date Acquired
- May 21, 2020
Collection Context
- Quantity
- 12
Sarracenia
Saurus
Growth & Physical Traits
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Care & Requirements
Origin & Source
Collection Context
Item Lore
The Sarracenia 'Saurus' is a striking *Sarracenia moorei* hybrid, inheriting the imposing stature of its *S. flava* father and the intricate, deep-hued patterns of its *S. leucophylla* mother. Collectors prize this cultivar for its robust growth and the complex, vivid venation that makes it a standout example of modern carnivorous plant hybridization.
Sarracenia
Saurus
Growth & Physical Traits
Lifecycle & Reproduction
Care & Requirements
Origin & Source
Collection Context
Item Lore
The Sarracenia 'Saurus' is a striking *Sarracenia moorei* hybrid, inheriting the imposing stature of its *S. flava* father and the intricate, deep-hued patterns of its *S. leucophylla* mother. Collectors prize this cultivar for its robust growth and the complex, vivid venation that makes it a standout example of modern carnivorous plant hybridization.