Such a thing

[Wesley]

I was wondering if there is such a thing as a sarracenia tarnok. I don't even know why there would be such a thing, but there could be and it be a hybrid.

 

[Mike King]

Hi Wesley,
There is; it is Sarracenia leucophylla cv 'Tarnock' which has a mutant flower. The petals and sepals are fused to create a spectacular bloom. The pitchers are just like any average leucophylla

 

[Alvin Meister]

Here's a photo of the flowers for you:

 

[jodajo21]

WOW!

 

[Wesley]

Hey could you post a picture of the pitcher its self? I would really appreciate that.

 

[Alvin Meister]

Here you go!

 

[Wesley]

Thanks you guys I have identified my plant and now I am wondering, how old does the plant need to be before it flowers?

 

[Statik2426]

Plants grown from seed take around 5 years to flower, it can take less or longer time depending on how it's being cared for. I've heard numerous times that seedlings grown in long fibered sphagnum mature at a faster rate. I haven't tried it myself but perhaps somebody could comment on this?

 

[Wesley]

When I got my plant it had I think two or three pitchers and a very small ryzhome (sp?) Does that help any?