Sarracenia mitchelliana hybrid 'Barba'

Exciting Sarracenia Hybrid – A Special Import for Collectors!

This is something really special. Imported from Europe, Sarracenia 'Barba' is a striking trumpet pitcher hybrid with rich red colouration, upright pitchers, and a frilled lid that gives it a bearded appearance — hence the name.

Believed to be related to S. mitchelliana crossed with a purpurea mix, this hybrid combines beauty, vigour and curiosity in one collector's plant. Fully acclimatised to South African conditions, Barba thrives in full sun and develops upright summer pitchers with confidence. Each plant ships in our exclusive Rootball Plug™ – a safe, lightweight alternative to pots that makes transplanting into your own soil a breeze.

Whether planted on its own or as part of a mixed bog setup, this medium-sized hybrid adds colour and height to your carnivorous plant collection. It's one of those plants you'll wish you'd own sooner!

Why Grow Sarracenia 'Barba'?

• ✔ Exciting limited release! – Special import from Europe! Available while stocks last
• ✔ Collector’s item – Exact plant pictured - WYSIWYG
• ✔ Striking upright pitchers – With bold colour and ruffled lids
• ✔ Hybrid vigour – Hybrids often produce more pitchers than pure species
• ✔ Fully acclimatised to local SA conditions and ready to grow – Perfect for outdoor bog gardens or sunny patios!

How It Ships

• 🌱 Rootball Plug™ – Safe, light & ready for transplant
• 📸 You will receive one of the exact plants pictured in the first 2 pics – Choose your size
• 🖼 Additional lifestyle and reference photos show mature pitchers in summer growth
• 💧 Moisture-retaining wrap ensures freshness during delivery

📦 Quick FAQ: What can I expect when my plant arrives?

This plant is shipped in a Cultivo Rootball Plug™ for easy transplanting. During winter, pitchers may be trimmed back for dormancy. Fresh growth resumes in springtime.

Bite-size Info:
• Imported from Europe • Rare collector’s trumpet pitcher
• Fully acclimatised & thriving in SA conditions
• Ships in Cultivo’s Rootball Plug™ – Safe, light & transplant-ready
• Exact plant pictured • Choose from available variants
• Adds height and colour to your collection • Great for bog planters or display on its own

🌿 Care Instructions

LIGHT:

• Grow in full sun for strong growth and colouration. A minimum of 6 hours of direct light is recommended.
• Protect from hail or extreme heatwaves by moving to a sheltered spot temporarily if needed.

WATER:

• Keep soil consistently moist using rainwater, distilled, or reverse osmosis water.
• Top watering is fine; avoid filling pitchers directly as they may topple.
• Allow the tray to dry out briefly between waterings to oxygenate the roots, but never let the soil dry completely.

FEEDING:

• Sarracenia are self-sufficient hunters – no feeding required.
• They catch and digest insects as natural fertiliser. Never feed human food (no biltong or viennas 😄).

SOIL:

• Use only sphagnum-peat based carnivorous plant soil – never garden soil, compost or fertilised potting mix.
• Repot into fresh carnivorous plant soil at the end of winter dormancy each year.

WINTER DORMANCY:

• Sarracenia go dormant in winter – they’ll stop growing and pitchers may die back partially or completely.
• Plants are sold as trimmed rhizomes in winter. New growth will emerge in spring once conditions warm up.
• For more info, see our winter dormancy guide.

Note: Images show mature plants during peak summer growth. During the colder months plants will be sent as clean dormant rhizomes (winter bulbs) with trimmed pitchers. Dormant plants may appear smaller with few or no pitchers until spring.

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Frequently Asked Question

Why do you use Pargo instead of PUDO?

We partner with Pargo because it forms part of our approved fragile-goods courier network. Parcels are stored indoors at local businesses, protected from heat, direct sunlight and the weather until collection. It's an excellent option if you're not home during the day or prefer collecting your parcel when it's convenient.

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• Just a quick heads-up: Since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
• We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might age and die off, new ones might sprout and the plants may look a bit different over time
• Cultivo is a boutique-style store and 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. Some are once-off or limited releases, which means they are available only while stocks last. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it’s the real deal
• Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know - we’re happy to help!