- Striking Green Tubular Leaves With Red Veins
- Thrives In Full Sun To Part Shade
- Well-Draining Soil (5:1 Peat To Sand Ratio)
- Mature Height 18–30 Inches
- High Humidity; Water With Distilled Or Rainwater
The Meerkat Mob Tall Pitcher Plant (Sarracenia 'Meerkat Mob') is a captivating carnivorous plant, perfect for those looking to add an exotic touch to their collection. Known for its tubular, round leaves and upright, vertical hoods, this plant attracts insects with its sweet scent and bright green foliage patterned with red veins. Ideal for beginners and enthusiasts alike, its insect-catching abilities make it both fascinating and functional. The plant thrives in bright, indirect light and adds a whimsical, natural touch to gardens, terrariums, or sunny windowsills.
Best Locations For Growing Meerkat Mob Tall Pitcher Plant
This plant is ideal for outdoor gardens, greenhouses, or windowsills with bright light. For indoor settings, ensure it gets 12–14 hours of bright, indirect light. The Meerkat Mob Pitcher Plant is non-toxic, making it safe around children and pets, although it should still be placed out of their reach due to its delicate structure.
Sunlight Requirements
The Meerkat Mob thrives in full to part sun. It can adapt to partial shade but develops its most vibrant colors in direct sunlight. Outdoor placement in a sunny spot or a well-lit indoor area near a south or east-facing window works best.
Meerkat Mob Tall Pitcher Plant Care
Plant this Sarracenia in a well-draining mix of peat moss and sand (5:1 ratio). A 4–6 inch pot is ideal to accommodate its long roots. Maintain high humidity by misting or using a humidity tray. Keep the temperature warm during summer and cooler in winter to simulate its natural dormancy period. Avoid fertilizing; this plant naturally absorbs nutrients from the insects it traps.
Watering Meerkat Mob Tall Pitcher Plant
Water only with distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water to prevent mineral buildup. Keep the soil consistently moist to wet during the growing season. Reduce watering in winter, ensuring the soil remains damp but not soggy. Avoid standing water to prevent root rot.
Feeding Meerkat Mob Tall Pitcher Plant
This plant requires no supplemental feeding when placed outdoors, as it captures insects naturally. Indoors, you can hand-feed it with dried insects such as crickets or freeze-dried bloodworms every few weeks. Avoid feeding it meat or cheese, as these can harm the plant.
- SKU:
- 12377417-AS
Container Sizes
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on; type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
4.5" Pot
Also Known As:
4.5" Container
Plant Age:
~ 6 months
Plant Size:
~ 3"-6"
Pot Size:
~ 4.5"H x 3.75"W
Volume:
1.42 quarts
Quart Pot
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
2.5 Quart
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
#1 Pot
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
#2 Pot
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
#3 Pot
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
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Plant Addicts Guarantee (Included On All Plant Orders)
Plant Addicts always guarantees your plant(s) will arrive happy & healthy. However, plant(s) are being shipped through the mail & sometimes accidents happen. If the plant is dead, has dried out roots or the incorrect item was shipped, just notify Plant Addicts within 3 days upon delivery. We may ask for pictures but will try to make it as easy as possible for you. Please note, plant(s) with damaged branches or wilted leaves will not qualify for this guarantee. Plants are very resilient and will rebound quickly when cared for correctly.
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Guide: How to Care for Your New Plant(s)
Plant Addicts Warranty - 1 Year (Extra Purchase Required)
We encourage all plant lovers to purchase the Plant Addicts Warranty, whether you're a new gardener or an expert. There are many variables outside of anyone's control that can cause a plant to die. Hungry animals, drought, poor soil conditions, over watering, diseases & pests are all good examples of what can cause plants to die. The Plant Addicts Warranty is a 1 year warranty protecting you from all of the unknowns and will replace your plant if something were to happen to it.
The warranty is purchased on a per plant basis and must be purchased at the same time as the plant(s). We will cover 100% of the price of the plant, but the warranty does not cover shipping costs. SImply let us know if your plant has died within 1 year of receiving it and we will get you a new one shipped out as soon as possible (depending on the time of the year and availability). We may ask for photos for documentation purposes, but we try to make the process as easy as possible.
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Plant Shipping
Below are some factors we consider when determining when to ship the plants depending on the timing of the order.
Winter to Early Spring
We ship only when it's warm enough to plant in your growing zone.
Sometimes plants aren't completely ready to sell and ship in early spring. We will wait until the plants are ready before shipping so you don't get a subpar product.
For Southern plants we will be able to ship much earlier than plants coming from our northern nursery.
Summer
If there is extreme heat we may delay shipping for a week or several weeks.
We review what areas the plants are traveling through as well as your location.
Fall into Winter
We’ll ship plants out all the way up to the end of the fall planting season!
Winter
Get your order in early to reserve your plants for Spring planting!
Once your plant is shipped you’ll receive an automated email with tracking information.
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Planter Shipping
Standard Colors: 2-3 business days
Special Order Colors: 8 weeks - this is due to the planter being custom made with the color(s) of your choice
Please Note: On special orders there can not be any cancellations