Pot Size: 3.5"
Accepted Scientific Name: Sarracenia ‘Barba Green’
Origin and Habitat:
Sarracenia ‘Barba Green’ is a cultivated hybrid developed for its striking lime-green coloration and architectural form. Though it has no natural population, its genetic background likely includes Sarracenia flava and Sarracenia leucophylla, both native to the nutrient-poor bogs and pine savannas of the southeastern United States. These species typically grow in highly acidic, water-saturated environments with constant exposure to full sunlight. In cultivation, 'Barba Green' thrives in similar conditions—sunny, wet, and low-nutrient settings. Like its parent species, it undergoes winter dormancy and experiences a seasonal growth flush in spring and summer.
Description:
Sarracenia ‘Barba Green’ forms upright, tubular pitchers ranging from 12–20 in tall. The pitchers are a vibrant, almost fluorescent green with smooth, lightly veined sides and a flared hood that shades the trap opening. This bold coloration remains consistent even in intense sun, making the plant a standout in any carnivorous collection. In mid to late spring, a solitary flower appears on a 16–24 in stalk. The flower is chartreuse to yellow-green and nods downward, with five rounded petals and a distinct umbrella-like style.
Cultivation:
Zone: USDA 6–9
Temperature: Hardy from –10 °C during dormancy to 35 °C in active growth
Growth rate: Moderate to fast; forms clumps and multiple growth points over several seasons
Soil: Use 2 parts peat moss to 1 part pumice; avoid fertilizer-enriched soils
Watering: Keep pots standing in 1–2 in of rainwater or distilled water; never allow to dry
Fertilizing: No Fertilizer.
Light: Requires full sun (at least 6–8 hours daily) to maintain color and pitcher shape
Pests and Diseases: Watch for aphids, spider mites, and scale; crown rot or fungal issues may arise in low light or stagnant air
Propagation:
Best propagated by division in early spring before active growth. Seed propagation is possible with cold stratification, though maturity takes several years.
