Sarracenia purpurea

Description

Sarracenia purpurea, the purple pitcher plant, is a low-growing carnivorous perennial native to North American wetlands. It features squat, vase-shaped leaves that collect rainwater to drown prey, which is then digested by a symbiotic community of bacteria and larvae. 

Please note: The main photo is of a mature plant. The trap characteristics and colouration will depend on the plant maturity and lighting. 

Growing condition

Climate: Temperate climate. Winter dormancy required.

Water: rain water, distilled water or RO water, tap water in some regions.  Keep media constantly damp and let the plants sit in a saucer of water during growing season. Top up water when it drys out. In winter keep the media damp but avoid letting it to sit in water constantly. 

Light: Full sun

Humidity: >50%

We are sending plants within Australia only, excepting NT, WA and TAS.