Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa Carnivorous Pitcher Plant

Live Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa Carnivorous Pitcher Plant

Origin: East Coast of the US and Southeastern Canada

Height: Leaves 6 inches

Flowers up to 12 inches

Light: they thrive in bright location. full sun will deepen the color of the leaves

Water: make sure the medium is moist but not too wet, don't let it dry.

Humidity: Moderate to high (above 50% relative humidity.

Temperature: Cool to average room temperatures 60-70°F/16-21°C. they can tolerate a minimum of 40°F/4°C in winter.

Soil: Sarracenias need a medium that's free of nutrients and allows good drainage. Use a mixture of 1 part sphagnum peat moss and 1 part perlite. 

Fertilizer: Do not fertilize.

The picture featured will be similar size to the plant you will be receiving. Please check the weather in your area before buying as it could affect the condition of the plant during transit.

Customers will be responsible on checking the weather their area before buying a plant. Too hot or too cold could kill the plant, please wait for a better weather condition if there’s a storm approaching or sudden weather change.

Please keep in mind that some of the carnivorous plants go through dormancy during fall and winter months. Pictures are taken before their dormancy period. During dormancy the plant is going to lose a lot of leaves and stops growing.  Dormancy doesn't harm the plant and actually is healthy, needed cycle.

We want all our customers to be happy and satisfied with their purchase. If you have any problem with the order, please let us know within 24 hours with a picture, before leaving feedback. Please keep in mind that once the plant leaves our greenhouse, we have no control of the weather or how the mail carrier treats the package. It is important to acclimate the plant slowly when you receive it. The plant goes through a lot of stress being in transit for few days, and do not repot right away. Thank you and happy planting!