Pitcher Plant Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa - Ø10.5 cm
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- Description History of the pitcher plant Sarracenia purpurea venosa Sarracenia purpurea venosa is a fascinating carnivorous plant from the pitcher plant family. It comes from the south-east of the USA, where it grows in nutrient-poor bogs and wetlands. Unlike many other Sarracenia species, it forms its characteristic, bulbous pitchers close to the ground. The… More
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History of the pitcher plant Sarracenia purpurea venosa
Sarracenia purpurea venosa is a fascinating carnivorous plant from the pitcher plant family. It comes from the south-east of the USA, where it grows in nutrient-poor bogs and wetlands. Unlike many other Sarracenia species, it forms its characteristic, bulbous pitchers close to the ground. These fill with rainwater and act as natural pitfall traps for insects. Prey is lured in by nectar and then broken down with the help of microorganisms and the plant's own enzymes, allowing the plant to obtain valuable nutrients. The variety venosa is distinguished by its sturdy pitchers, often with reddish veins, and the dense hairs on their outer surface. In spring, impressive purple-red to dark red flowers appear on long stalks.
Care as a houseplant:
• Light: Very bright to full sun; several hours of direct sun a day encourage sturdy pitchers and intense colouring.
• Temperature: During the growing season, 15–30 °C is ideal. Higher temperatures are also well tolerated for short periods.
• Humidity: Medium to high; normal outdoor air or increased humidity are well tolerated.
• Substrate: Nutrient-poor, acidic carnivorous plant substrate made of white peat and quartz sand or perlite. Normal potting soil is unsuitable.
• Watering: Water only with rainwater, distilled water or demineralised water. The substrate should remain permanently moist; the tray method is ideal.
• Feeding: No feeding required. The plant obtains its own nutrients from the insects it catches.
• Special features: The water-filled pitchers distinguish this species from many other pitcher plants. It is robust, long-lived and ideally suited to sunny windowsills, bog gardens or growing outdoors.
Overwintering tips:
The Sarracenia purpurea venosa needs a pronounced winter dormancy. From late autumn to spring, it should be overwintered in a bright, cool place at around 0–10 °C. During this time, keep it only moderately moist, but never let the substrate dry out completely. Winter dormancy is important for healthy growth and abundant pitcher and flower formation the following year.
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