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Sarracenia × moorei (Pensacola Field, Florida) MS-H404
Sarracenia × moorei (Pensacola Field, Florida) MS-H404
Sarracenia × moorei (Pensacola Field, Florida) MS-H404
Sarracenia × moorei (Pensacola Field, Florida) MS-H404
Sarracenia × moorei (Pensacola Field, Florida) MS-H404
Sarracenia × moorei (Pensacola Field, Florida) MS-H404
Sarracenia × moorei (Pensacola Field, Florida) MS-H404
Sarracenia × moorei (Pensacola Field, Florida) MS-H404

Sarracenia × moorei H404 (Pensacola Field, Florida)

North American Pitcher Plant
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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 × moorei H404 (Pensacola Field, Florida)

Sarracenia × moorei H404 (Pensacola Field, Florida) is a seed-grown selected Sarracenia × moorei by Matt Soper, and it's a beauty! Grown from seed from the Gulf Coast in Florida from wild populations where Sarracenia flava and Sarracenia leucophylla naturally hybridise. Selected for size and overall appearance, H404 is referred to as a Pensacola fields select giant.

Pitchers are tall and slender, with a long, tapering tube that maintains a clean, upright habit. The structure is strongly influenced by flava, giving the plant height and a narrow base, while the upper section shows clear leucophylla traits. Mature traps can reach notable size, standing well above surrounding plants.

Colouration is relatively restrained in the tube, which remains a clear green with fine, pale veining. The upper section and lid develop a lighter tone, often approaching a soft white or pale green depending on light levels. This creates a clean transition from base to top without heavy pigmentation across the body.

The throat patch is the main area of contrast. It forms a strong vertical red marking beneath the lid, sometimes appearing as a concentrated splash that runs down into the tube. The lid itself is broad and slightly ruffled, held open to expose the throat and upper pitcher.

Growth can be slower than some moorei, but it's worth the wait!

Plant photos above are of our Sarracenia × moorei H404 (Pensacola Field, Florida) 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 × moorei (Pensacola Field, Florida) MS-H404

Basic Sarracenia Care

Sarracenia × moorei H404 (Pensacola Field, Florida) 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

Do Sarracenia need winter dormancy in the UK?

Yes. Sarracenia are temperate carnivorous plants and naturally go dormant in winter. In the UK, dormancy usually happens outdoors without intervention as days shorten and temperatures drop. During dormancy, growth slows or stops, and older pitchers may brown off; that’s normal. Keep the plant outside in a bright, airy spot, keep the compost damp (not waterlogged), and avoid keeping it warm indoors over winter. Dormancy is important for long-term health and strong growth in spring.

What compost/ soil should I use for Sarracenia?

Use a low-nutrient carnivorous plant mix such as peat and perlite, or peat and silica sand (not builders’ sand). Avoid multi-purpose compost, garden soil, and anything with fertiliser added; these can burn the roots. If you prefer peat-free options, choose a carnivorous-plant-safe mix specifically formulated for these plants. Repotting into a fresh mix every few years helps keep plants vigorous.

Do Sarracenia need full sun?

Full sun is ideal. In a bright greenhouse or outdoors in a sunny position, you’ll get better colour, sturdier pitchers, and stronger growth. A little light shade is usually fine, but too much shade often causes weaker, greener growth and fewer pitchers. If you’re growing on a balcony, patio, or in a bog planter, choose the brightest spot you have.

Do I need to use rainwater for Sarracenia?

Rainwater is strongly recommended. Like most carnivorous plants, Sarracenia dislike minerals and salts that can build up in compost over time. Use rainwater, distilled water, or reverse-osmosis (RO) water whenever possible. If you’re stuck, some UK tap water is low enough in dissolved minerals to use occasionally, but long-term it can lead to leaf tip burn, slow growth, and a gradual decline. When in doubt, rainwater is safest.

Can Sarracenia live outside all year in the UK?

In most of the UK, yes, Sarracenia are generally well-suited to outdoor growing. They can handle typical UK winter conditions while dormant. An unheated greenhouse will provide your plants with a longer growing season, though. Species such as Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia psittacina often perform better in a greenhouse.

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