{"product_id":"sarracenia-purpurea-venosa-red","title":"Sarracenia Purpurea subsp. Venosa 'Red', Pitcher Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarracenia Purpurea subsp. Venosa 'Red', Pitcher Plant\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips in pot. Pot size 2\".\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYou will receive a plant very similar to the one pictured.\u003cbr\u003eAll our Sarracenia are grown in our outdoors nursery so they may have minor blemishes.\u003cbr\u003eWhen receiving a plant, be sure to fill all adult, opened pitchers with distilled water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarracenia Purpurea Venosa 'Red'\u003c\/strong\u003e premium selection of the northern pitcher plant, prized for its intense burgundy and dark crimson coloration. Under direct sunlight, this compact cultivar transforms completely into a rich wine-red color. Forms low-growing rosettes of short, plump, velvety pitchers with open hoods designed to collect rainwater. Ideal for sunny windowsills and outdoor bog gardens.\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarracenia Purpurea Venosa 'Red' Care Guide: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHardiness zone (USDA zone): 4-9\u003cbr\u003eLight: Full sun (6-8 hours daily) or a powerful high-output LED grow light is mandatory. Without intense light, this cultivar will lose its deep red pigmentation and turn green.\u003cbr\u003eWatering: Use strictly distilled, rain, or RO water via the tray method. If grown indoors, manually fill the open pitchers halfway with pure water.\u003cbr\u003eTemperature: Summer temperatures can range from 70°F to 95°F+. Requires a strict winter dormancy period of 3-4 months between 32°F and 45°F with significantly reduced watering.\u003cbr\u003eHumidity: 50–70% with good air circulation to prevent mold, but avoid direct misting.\u003cbr\u003eSoil: Nutrient-poor, acidic substrate (pH 3-5) consisting of 2 parts pure peat moss to 1 part perlite or quartz sand.\u003cbr\u003eFertilizer: None. Standard potting soils or chemical fertilizers contain minerals that will instantly destroy the root system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuy Carnivorous Plant Soil Mixes \u0026amp; Sphagnum Substrates Here:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floriculture-us.com\/products\/carnivorous-plant-soil-mix-3-cups\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCarnivorous Plant Soil Mix\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floriculture-us.com\/products\/sphagnum-moss-1-quart-1-gallon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSphagnum Moss\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floriculture-us.com\/products\/sphagnum-moss-perlite-mix-1-quart-1-gallon\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSphagnum Moss \u0026amp; Perlite\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floriculture-us.com\/products\/sphagnum-moss-5-3oz-150gr\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eCompressed Sphagnum Moss Brick 150g (5.3 oz)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eIf transit temperatures are low, please add a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/floriculture-us.com\/collections\/growing-supplies\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eShipping Heat Pack\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"floriculture-us","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45771445109018,"sku":"","price":16.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/2424\/2970\/files\/sarracenia-purpurea-venosa-red-potted-plant.jpg?v=1791980558","url":"https:\/\/floriculture-us.com\/products\/sarracenia-purpurea-venosa-red","provider":"Floriculture US","version":"1.0","type":"link"}