I had only just started on CPs for few months and already had some droseras, vfts and three pots of sarracenias. Some would say those are plenty for a newbie but I wanted more.
Then a friend asked if I wanted to buy any CPs and gave me a list of the plants available. I came across an unfamiliar name – Sarracenia Juthatip Soper. It sounded exotic and quite unlike the other sarracenias.
“Juthatip Soper?” I asked. “Do you know what it looks like?” My CP friend didn’t have a clue.
I did a Google search and saw pictures of a sarracenia with Mitchelliana parentage in gorgeous shades of pink and red, and attractive broad, wavy hoods. It was a no-brainer. I had to get one of course.
And so in July last year, JS and I became acquainted for the first time. JS had just over a dozen pitchers of varying sizes then but I loved everything about it. It was gorgeous. And I was smitten.
Having been moved from a cooler clime to warm humid conditions, JS had to acclimatize slowly.
I gradually moved it from bright light to morning sun to the sun’s full intensity. Thankfully, JS responded positively.
Unlike its more prolific neighbor, the Stevensii, JS does not seem to be in a hurry to flower. It’s just putting out pitchers at this point and when pitchers are as gorgeous as JS’s, I’m not about to complain.
The young pitchers of the Juthatip Soper are a sweet pink with delicate veins. As the pitchers mature, the rosy blush deepen into a rich wine red. The stems remain a refreshing apple green.
I love the Juthatip Soper and wouldn’t mind another. In fact, I confess I’m guilty of playing favourites sometimes, feeding it with choice grubs and insects.
It came as no surprise to find that the plant (not mine) won an RHS Award of Merit in the UK – a well deserved accolade.
If you’re into sarracenias, and even if you’re not, the Juthatip Soper is a beauty well worth getting. It’s a bouquet worthy of being a centerpiece, anywhere.
I have one in my garden. The plant is certainly a head turner. Almost all my visitors will stop and examine the plant carefully before they leave 🙂 Even my mother-in-law likes it – a likeable plant for both young and old!
Watch out for those new pitchers. They grow bigger and taller each time. My latest one is about 20-inch in height! Have a great week.
like the leucophylla i guess. 🙂
what other sarras do you have, stephanie? has yours flowered yet?
I have only one. Don’t dare to get more… need to make space and be addicted! No, flower not seen yet…
I’m sure you will find space for a few more soon, stephanie. 🙂 🙂
I have a pot at home as well. Seems like it is 1 of tallest sarra at my house now, after flava
I can see from the pics your Juthatip is doing great !
Regards Matt Soper
Thanks, Matt. Notice you have a similar name. Any coincidence?
Hi
I Named the plant for my wife Juthatip in 1998 the cross was S x mitchelliana x S leucophylla and is now available world wide
That is so sweet, Matt. It’s a gorgeous sarracenia; still my favorite!
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I own one of these beautiful plants, that i bought from Matt at Hampshire Carnivorous plants. The colours as they change are just stunning…..