Sarracenia × catesbaei 'Bengal Tiger'Sarracenia catesbaei 'Bengal Tiger' is a specific clone of the Catesby's pitcher plant hybrid. Its parentage is Sarracenia purpurea venosa var. burkii crossed with Sarracenia flava var. ornata. This cultivar combines traits from both its parents. It produces short, tubby pitchers. The leaves are a bright yellow green. They feature spectacular red venation across large, flared hoods. The pitchers mature to a rich maroon colour. This creates a strong

New growth appears through the main growing season

The throat splotch is a deep red/ purple colour with matching lip and veination

bred from Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia flava var

blending into the body of the pitcher without a sharp edge

The traps typically stay smaller than 3 cm

gaping mouth

robust look

The hood is large (10-15 cm wide and long)

The colour contrast is usually clear

drawing the eye immediately and providing a striking contrast with the surrounding lime-green pitcher

and sown in 1979 at the Botanic Gardens Liberec

this is one weird Sarracenia hybrid