Sarracenia popei Adrian Slack
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Sarracenia popei Adrian Slack
Popei is an older term for the natural hybridization of S. flava and S. rubra. This clone of S. popei comes from Adrian Slack (1933-2018). He is revered amongst carnivorous plant enthusiasts as a pioneer of carnivorous plant cultivation. He had written two foundational books, Carnivorous Plants (1979) and Insect-Eating Plants (1986), which have been the cornerstone of the growing methods and techniques we advocate at our nursery.
Slack's clone of S. popei resembles closely to S. rubra jonesii, though it's uncertain which form of S. rubra he used. Pitchers are slender and moderately tall, about 12 inches. Hoods are pointed with maroon veins against a chartreuse background. The plant produces it's best pitchers mid and late season and is a prolific grower.
Type of Plant: Outdoor perennial for container growing.
Height: Up to 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 early 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 start to appear.
• June: Full display of pitchers. This plant will look its best!
• July-August: Plant will slow down when it’s hot. Some minor spotting.
• September-October: Dormancy begins. Fewer pitchers. No new growth until spring.
• November-December: Plant is dormant. Browned pitchers are cut off.