{"product_id":"sarracenia-purpurea-purple-pitcher-plant-copy","title":"Sarracenia purpurea – Green \u0026 Red Form","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSarracenia purpurea – Green \u0026amp; Red Form\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA beautifully patterned form of the Purple Pitcher Plant, producing broad green pitchers highlighted with intricate red veining and warm bronze-red colouration.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e, commonly known as the \u003cstrong\u003ePurple Pitcher Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e, is one of North America's most distinctive carnivorous plants. Rather than producing the very tall upright traps associated with many other \u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e, it develops a spreading rosette of broad, substantial pitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis attractive form displays a wonderful combination of \u003cstrong\u003efresh green and yellow-green pitchers overlaid with prominent red and burgundy veining\u003c\/strong\u003e. Mature traps can develop increasingly warm shades of bronze, orange and red, particularly when grown in strong sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe broad upright hoods are especially attractive, with their network of contrasting veins creating a striking stained-glass-like pattern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many other pitcher plants, the open pitchers of \u003cem\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e naturally collect rainwater. Insects attracted to the pitcher can fall into the water-filled trap, where they are gradually broken down and provide nutrients for the plant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGrowing Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun. Strong direct sunlight encourages compact growth, strong pitchers and the best red and bronze colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep permanently moist during active growth. Stand the pot in approximately 1–3cm of rainwater, distilled water or reverse-osmosis water. Avoid hard tap water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompost:\u003c\/strong\u003e Grow in nutrient-poor carnivorous plant compost. Do not use ordinary multipurpose compost or conventional fertilisers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e is a temperate carnivorous plant and requires a natural winter dormancy. Growth slows during winter before fresh pitchers emerge as temperatures increase in spring.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e is among the hardier North American pitcher plants and is particularly well suited to unheated greenhouse cultivation and outdoor carnivorous bog gardens in the UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlant Supplied\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will receive an established plant of the type shown, with at least 3 pitchers. Individual plants naturally vary in size, number of pitchers and colouration according to age, season and growing conditions. Larger plants available on request.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe balance between green, yellow, bronze and red can also change throughout the growing season. Strong sunlight generally produces increasingly prominent red venation and colouration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEstablished plants can eventually form substantial multi-growth-point clumps containing numerous pitchers, making this an excellent plant for both beginners and established carnivorous plant collections.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note:\u003c\/strong\u003e This plant is identified as \u003cem\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e from its visible characteristics. Without original provenance, no particular subspecies, locality or named cultivar is being claimed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Purple Pitcher Plant\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e Green \u0026amp; Red \/ Red-Veined Form\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Temperate carnivorous perennial\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Compact \/ spreading rosette\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e Winter\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Easy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainwater \/ RO \/ distilled\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePosition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full sun\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for bog gardens:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"theoldandcurious","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58581480669558,"sku":null,"price":12.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/9312\/9518\/files\/20260810_145820.jpg?v=1788198495","url":"https:\/\/www.theoldandcurious.co.uk\/products\/sarracenia-purpurea-purple-pitcher-plant-copy","provider":"theoldandcurious","version":"1.0","type":"link"}