{"product_id":"sarracenia-leucophylla-planta-ulcior","title":"Sarracenia leucophylla (pitcher plant)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarracenia leucophylla\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, also known as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ethe white pitcher plant\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e or \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewhite sarracenia\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, is one of the most striking species of perennial carnivorous plants. It stands out through its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003etall, slender, and elegant pitchers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, colored \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecream-white with red-purple veins\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which attract insects by strong contrast and nectar production. It originates from the southeastern United States and is known for its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehigh capacity to trap insects\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eremarkable ornamental appearance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThis species is ideal for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecultivation in pots, marshy gardens, or special containers for carnivorous plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, making it a perfect choice for collectors and enthusiasts of unusual plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e🌿 Botanical characteristics:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFull name\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003ci\u003eSarracenia leucophylla\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFamily\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Sarraceniaceae\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePlant type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: perennial carnivorous\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeaves (pitchers)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: tall (30–60 cm), white on the upper part, with purple veins; upright and elegant posture\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlowers\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: large, dark red, appearing in spring before the pitchers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowth\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: seasonal – the most spectacular pitchers appear in late summer and autumn\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e☀️ Growing conditions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003efull sun\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – at least 6 hours\/day for intense coloring and flowering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoil\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eacid peat + perlite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (no fertilizer); special substrate for carnivorous plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eonly with distilled, rain, or osmosis water\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e – the substrate must be kept constantly moist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWinter rest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: the plant requires a cold rest period (0–10°C) to regain strength for the next season\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIdeal temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: summer 20–30°C | winter 0–10°C\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e🐜 Trap and function:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe pitchers attract insects through color and nectar. Once inside, they slip and cannot escape, being slowly digested by natural enzymes. The plant thus feeds on essential nutrients derived from insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e✔️ Uses and benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p6\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s3\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eA remarkable plant for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecollections, open terrariums, specialized gardens, or sunny spaces\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eNaturally controls flying insects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpectacular flowering and foliage\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, ideal for outdoor decoration in summer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e•\u003cspan class=\"Apple-tab-span\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCan also be grown in pots on balconies or terraces if watered and exposed properly\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e📏 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize at delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: height with pot included approx. 20 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e🔁 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: Some pitchers may suffer drying or deformation after transport, as a reaction to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edifferences in humidity or temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – the plant will quickly produce new leaves under optimal conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50074942406982,"sku":null,"price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/D9F66683-B512-439D-8BB7-14662161D3FB.jpg?v=1747596827","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-it\/products\/sarracenia-leucophylla-planta-ulcior","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}