Description
The pitcher of this species displays typical colour, size, and shape for the Sarracenia leucophylla species. The flower features an abundance of undifferentiated petals and sepals known as tepals, arranged in whorls. The tepals start as green at the base and gradually transition to a deep red/maroon, remaining persistent throughout the growing season.
Sarracenia leucophylla 'Tarnok' is named in tribute to Mr Coleman Tarnok, who discovered it two decades ago in the Perdido region of Baldwin County, Alabama.
More Information
National collection description: L55 `Tarnok’ ,W. Mutant flower form
Cultivar Registration in Carnivorous Plant Newsletter: https://cpn.carnivorousplants.org/articles/CPNv22n4p107_108.pdf
Carnivorous Plant Photofinder: http://cpphotofinder.com/sarracenia-tarnok-3284.html
Plant Size On Offer
Plant photos are usually of the mother plant, not the smaller divisions offered for sale.
Divisions taken from mother plants are planted into 9cm pots. The size of divisions can vary greatly and will always be sent largest first. If you'd like to know the size of a plant before ordering, please feel free to get in touch.
Basic Care
Sarracenia plants are incredibly easy to care for, given the correct conditions. An unheated greenhouse is an ideal location for Sarracenia, they can be grown outside in the UK but a greenhouse provides a longer growing season. Here are the 3 golden rules for healthy Sarracenia.
- Provide as much sun as possible.
- Keep their pots sat in 1-2cm of rainwater.
- Use acidic soil. A 1:1 peat moss & perlite mix is typical but you can also research peat-free alternatives.
Click here to read a more in-depth guide to growing Sarracenia in the UK.
