Sarracenia Boob Tube

When we acquired this plant in the early 2000s, it was unlabeled, so we dubbed it Red Minor, referring to its appearance of the species, Sarracenia minor. We later discovered that our plant came from a seed batch bred by Dr. Larry Mellichamp, professor of botany at the University of North Carolina in Charlotte. In 2022, we were blessed with his visit to our nursery. We asked him about this plant, among others that he bred. He said the parentage is S. minor x (purpurea x psittacina). He affectionately called that cross Boob Tube and had written about it in a publication in 1994, so we relabeled the plant as such.

Pitchers stand straight and display a deep red color with white speckles on its back. It grows very slowly and produces only 1-3 pitchers per growth point each season, so you'll need a healthy dose of patience. The plant enjoys warm muggy summers with an extended growing season.

Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 8-12 inches.
Sunlight: Full sun during the growing season.
Water: Low-mineral water (50 ppm or less).
Soil: Equal parts peat moss and perlite only.
Winter: Dormant. Minimal protection in USDA zones 7-9. Mulch in colder regions.

PLANT YOU RECEIVE
• 2nd-season division from select mother plants. (NOT a recent division.)
• Acclimated for outdoor growing.
• Shipped in a 4-inch pot. Care instructions are included.

Photos illustrate summer growth. Pitchers may not be present during other seasons. See below for more information.