Rustic!

For anyone who still has doubts about the cold hardiness of certain carnivorous plants, particularly those of the genus Sarracenia… Here is a photo that should convince you.

These Sarracenias (S. purpurea, S. flava, S. leucophylla) have just weathered the cold snap without any protection, and their growing medium has been frozen for weeks! Despite this, apart from the frosty coating they’re sporting, they look exactly the same. There is no sign of any distress; simply a halt in growth characteristic of the dormant period.

A seasonal cold spell is necessary for their healthy development, even if it does cause them to turn red. See you in the spring for an update!