Sarracenia leucophylla Purple Lips

Owned by Jeremiah Harris (@JeremiahsPlants).

Details

Identity & Classification

Common Name
North American Pitcher Plant
Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Thriving 💚
Propagation Method
Division

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Standing Water / Bog Conditions
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Collection Context

Quantity
1
North American Pitcher Plant

Sarracenia

leucophylla Purple Lips

Hybrid/Species/Unknown
Species
Common NameNorth American Pitcher Plant

Growth & Physical Traits

Plant Type
Carnivorous Plant

Lifecycle & Reproduction

Health Status
Thriving 💚
Propagation Method
Division

Care & Requirements

Watering Needs
Standing Water / Bog Conditions
Temperature Range
Warm Temperate (50–80°F / 10–27°C)
Humidity Range
Moderate Humidity (40–60%)
Light Needs
Full Sun

Collection Context

Quantity
1

Item Lore

The *Sarracenia leucophylla* 'Purple Lips' is a striking variant of the North American pitcher plant, prized by collectors for the deep, distinctive pigmentation that edges its white, vein-patterned hoods. Like all members of the *Sarracenia* genus, it is a fascinating example of botanical adaptation, having evolved specialized carnivorous structures to thrive in the nutrient-poor, acidic bogs of the southeastern United States.

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