Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle'
Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle'
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Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle' is a celebrated hybrid clone bred by Alan Hindle in 1985 and later selected for formal registration by Peter D'Amato, who named it in honor of the breeder's wife. Combining the genetic traits of Sarracenia (leucophylla × flava var. rugelii) × S. purpurea, the cultivar is famous for its rigid, upright structure and a dramatic color transformation. Mature pitchers turn into a rich, deep plum red, and have hoods with red veining around pathches of white.
Adult size: 12" to 15"
Growing Guide
Growing Guide
Soil: Use a nutrient-poor mix such as sphagnum peat moss (without added fertilizer) with perlite. Long fiber sphagnum moss and perlite also works great. Avoid fertilizers and regular potting soil, as they can kill the plant.
Light: Sarracenia like full sun. Ideally 6–8+ hours of direct sunlight daily. Strong light is essential for healthy growth and vibrant coloration.
Watering: Use distilled, rainwater, reverse osmosis water, or well water with low TDS (no higher than 100 ppm, below 50 ppm is ideal). Keep the soil consistently wet by keeping the pot in a shallow tray of water, especially during the growing season.
Feeding: Outdoor plants will catch their own prey. Indoors, you generally don’t need to feed them often, but occasional small insects can help. Never use fertilizer in the soil.
Dormancy: Sarracenia require a winter dormancy period of about 3–4 months with cooler temperatures (roughly 35–50°F / 2–10°C). Pitchers may die back, and growth will slow which is normal and necessary for long-term health.
Humidity & Temperature: They tolerate a wide range of humidity but prefer warm conditions (70–90°F / 21–32°C) during active growth.
Potting Tips: Use plastic or glazed pots rather than terracotta, which can leach minerals into the soil.
