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Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle'
BeginnerSarracenia 'Judith Hindle'
A three-species Sarracenia hybrid raised by Alan Hindle. Pitchers open green laced with yellow in spring and turn deep plum red by late summer, topped by a ruffled hood mottled white, yellow and green.
About
'Judith Hindle' is a Sarracenia cultivar raised by Alan Hindle in 1985 and named after his wife. It was published by Peter D'Amato in 1993 and entered in the International Carnivorous Plant Society (ICPS) register in 1998. It carries three species: a hybrid of S. leucophylla and S. flava var. rugelii crossed again with S. purpurea. The original description says the young trumpets are green laced with yellow, with a green and white ruffled hood; they soon darken to deep plum red, keeping white, yellow and green mottling in the hood, and the paler colouring turns pink as the pitcher ages. The mix of white patches and ruffled lids from S. leucophylla with the red colour and stocky shape from S. purpurea is what identifies it, and Barry Rice ranks it among the finest Sarracenia cultivars for its vigour and well-formed leaves. Its colour changes greatly through the season, from green in spring to dark red in late summer, so plants look different depending on when you buy them. In Japan it is a standard hybrid at garden centres, aquarium plant shops and online, sometimes under the spelling 'ジュディスヒンドル'. Care is the same as for other Sarracenia: full sun, tray watering, no fertilizer and a winter dormancy.
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Basic Info
Origin
Horticultural hybrid raised in 1985
Lifespan
Perennial (can be kept for many years by division)
Size
Little published size data
Temperature
10〜30℃
Humidity
60〜90%
Watering & Fertilizer
No fertilizer (catches insects)
Growing Tips
Light & Placement
Grow outdoors in full sun; with too little light the colour is poor and the pitchers are weak.
Watering
Keep the pot standing in about 4-6 cm of water at all times and never let it dry out. Use rain water or other water low in dissolved minerals.
Soil & Repotting
A 1:1 peat and sand mix is the standard. Divide and repot well-grown plants every 3 or 4 years.
Temperature & Overwintering
Let it go dormant in winter. Fully dormant plants survive a few weeks frozen solid in their pots, but early and late frosts are the danger. Keep the winter spot cool, not warm.
Fertilizer
Do not fertilize the soil of mature plants; it can cause rhizome rot. Plenty of sun and access to prey are enough.
Propagation
Keep the cultivar true by division; seedlings will not be the same cultivar.
Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle' FAQ
QWhat is the growing difficulty level for Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle'?
Beginner. A variety suitable for beginners. No special equipment or experience is required—you can grow it without problems by setting up a basic cultivation environment.
QHow should I water and fertilize Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle'?
Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle': watering & fertilizer — No fertilizer (catches insects). Aim for appropriate frequency and amount.
QWhat is the typical price for Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle'?
The price of Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle' varies significantly by variety, characteristics, size, and lineage. Please check GrowerDirect's price guide for the latest market information.
Last updated: September 23, 2026
References & Sources
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The classifications, regulations, and growing data on this page are created and verified based on the primary information database below.
Taxonomy & Authority
Accepted name: Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle' D'Amato
Originator: Alan Hindle
Authority databases: GBIF · GBIF Sarracenia L.（属） · ICPS 登録栽培品種 Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle'（(S. leucophylla × S. flava var. rugelii) × S. purpurea）
Nomenclature follows global taxonomic authority databases.
Regulations & Conservation Status
The whole genus Sarracenia is listed in CITES Appendix II (apart from a few Appendix I species and subspecies), and this covers hybrids and cultivars too. Import and export across borders require CITES permits, but no registration is needed to buy, sell or give plants within Japan. It is not registered under Japan's Plant Variety Protection law.
Sources: Species+ (CITES) Sarracenia / MAFF Plant Variety Protection database
Regulations may change. Always verify the latest information with the relevant authorities.
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