A month in...
This plant arrived nicely wrapped and vigorous appearing. A month in, the pitchers are just beginning to open up along with plenty of new growth.
"Orthus" is a selected specimen from the self-crossing of "Night." Its pitchers are tall and incredibly dark, even darker than "Night" itself. It grows best where the sun is bright, nights are warm, and the growing season is long. In late summer, this plant produces its largest pitchers of the season with very dark colors that extend down the pitcher before fading to green. "Orthus" has become one of our favorite plants in the nursery.
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 24 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 late summer growth. Pitchers may not be present during other seasons. See below for more information.
2nd Season Divisions
After dividing our mother plants in spring, we grow the divisions for a year before releasing them. You get a more vigorous plant with a healthier root system when compared to a recent division.
All outdoor perennials experience seasonal changes at our nursery in Oregon.
• January-March: Plant is dormant with no pitchers.
• April: Spring growth will appear by the end of the month.
• May: Fully developed pitchers will gradually appear.
• June-August: Full display of pitchers.
• September: Plant produces its best pitchers of the season.
• October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.
Reviews
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Stunning and healthy Sarracenia!
Hello again! Only my second plant order but wow! This Sarracenia is absolutely gorgeous, healthy and not to mention very big! Since planting in my mini bog it has put on 3 new pitchers in a month. Very much recommend!
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Beautiful dark pitchers
I received a nearly full-grown plant with beautiful dark pitchers. The packaging was perfect and the plant had experienced a flawless shipment. Always always always impressed with the plants from Sarracenia Northwest!
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Another great experience!
The plant came without any pitchers but even then I can tell that its healthy!
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Beautiful Alata Dark
Came packaged exceptionally well. Beautiful plant. Looking forward to it growing up. Put it out side to let it go dormant. Spring is going to be fun this year.