Question
I was wondering if the Sarracenia species has true roots  that take in nutrients or roots that just act as a holdfast because they live in bogs where water is acidic?

Answer
Hi Mike,

Sarracenia do have true roots, and take in a certain amount of nutrients through their roots.  They also benefit from the tannins in the peat moss.  They are just much more adapted to taking in nutrients through their leaves.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com