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Sarracenia Pink Thing X Alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto Mississippi)
Sarracenia Pink Thing X Alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto Mississippi)
Sarracenia Pink Thing X Alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto Mississippi)
Sarracenia 'Pink Thing' X alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto, Mississippi)
Sarracenia 'Pink Thing' X alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto, Mississippi)
Sarracenia Pink Thing X Alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto Mississippi)
Sarracenia Pink Thing X Alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto Mississippi)
Sarracenia Pink Thing X Alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto Mississippi)
Sarracenia 'Pink Thing' X alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto, Mississippi)
Sarracenia 'Pink Thing' X alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto, Mississippi)

Sarracenia 'Pink Thing' X alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto, Mississippi)

North American Pitcher Plant
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£15.99 - £15.99
£15.99
£15.99 - £15.99
£15.99
Supplied in a 9cm Pot

You’ll receive one established division growing in a 9cm pot with soil perfect for Sarracenia. Plant size and seasonal appearance will vary; photos show our mother plants.

Seasonal Information

30.07.26 - Many Sarracenia species and hybrids are starting to lose their early pitchers, which may now be removed before shipping

Delivery Information

Delivery from £4.99 (mainland UK). We aim to dispatch orders within 2 working days.

Description of Sarracenia 'Pink Thing' X alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto, Mississippi)

Sarracenia ‘Pink Thing’ × alata ‘Blacktube Pubescent’ is a hybrid that combines the pale patterning and pink colouration of Sarracenia ‘Pink Thing’ with the dark pigmentation and soft texture of its Sarracenia alata parent. The result is a slender, upright plant with a particularly interesting mix of colour, areolation and texture.

The pitchers show a strong alata influence in their shape. They are narrow and upright, with a long tube that gradually widens towards the mouth. Fine red to burgundy veins run vertically through the green lower pitcher, becoming denser and more branched towards the top. Pale areoles also appear through the upper tube, breaking up the darker pigmentation.

A key feature inherited from alata Blacktube Pubescent is the fine covering of hairs across the pitchers. This pubescence gives the surface a soft, velvety texture, particularly around the upper tube, neck and lid. It is an unusual characteristic that adds another point of interest beyond the plant's colour.

The upper pitcher becomes much darker as it matures. The lip, throat and neck develop deep pink, burgundy and wine-red tones, while pale windows remain visible between the darker veins. The contrast continues onto the lid, where the influence of ‘Pink Thing’ becomes clearer.

The lid is heavily waved and irregular, with pale cream to white areas crossed by dark burgundy veins. Some pitchers develop an almost white edge or patches of white areolation against a very dark background. This combination of a velvety surface, slender alata-like form and pink-white patterned upper pitcher gives this plant a character quite different from many others.

Plant photos above are of our Sarracenia 'Pink Thing' X alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto, Mississippi) mother plants. Divisions are taken from the mother plants and are planted into 9cm pots to be sold. Division sizes 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 contact us.

Sarracenia Pink Thing X Alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto Mississippi)

Basic Sarracenia Care

Sarracenia 'Pink Thing' X alata - Blacktube Pubescent (De Soto, Mississippi) is easy to care for, given the correct conditions. An unheated greenhouse is an ideal location. Here are the 3 golden rules for healthy Sarracenia pitcher plants.

  1. Provide as much sun as possible.
  2. Keep their pots sat in 1-2cm of rainwater.
  3. Use acidic soil. A 1:1 peat moss & perlite mix is typical.

Take a look at our full, in-depth guide for more information.

Full Care Guide

FAQs

Can I grow Sarracenia outdoors in the UK?

Yes, most Sarracenia species are fully frost-tolerant and can live outside all year round in UK gardens, bog gardens, or patio pots. Species such as leucophylla and psittacina can be more sensitive and usually fare better in an unheated greenhouse.

How do I water Sarracenia?
  • March–October: Stand the plant pot in a saucer or tray containing 1 to 3 cm of rainwater (or more when the weather's really warm). The soil should never be allowed to dry out.
  • November–February: Keep the soil just damp, reducing the standing water significantly while they rest.
Can I use tapwater for Sarracenia?

No, unless you live in a very soft water area (<50ppm) do not use tapwater. Regular tap water contains minerals, lime, and chlorine that burn and kill the roots over time.
Always use collected rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis (RO) water.

Do Sarracenia need winter dormancy?

Yes, Sarracenia need a cold winter rest period (roughly from Halloween to Valentine's Day) with lower temperatures (unheated greenhouses, cold frames, or bright sheds). Their old pitchers will turn brown and die back; this is completely natural. Trim away dead growth in late winter to prevent mould (botrytis).

Read more here: How to Keep Your Sarracenia Healthy Through Winter Dormancy

What kind of soil should I use for Sarracenia?

Use a specialist peat-free or low-nutrient carnivorous plant compost, typically mixed with perlite or equivalent for drainage. Never use standard multi-purpose garden compost, which contains too many nutrients.

Read more here: Sarracenia Soil Mix Guide: Simple Pitcher Plant Soil for Beginners

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