{"product_id":"sarracenia-purpurea-planta-ulcior","title":"Sarracenia purpurea (pitcher plant)","description":"\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/b\u003e is\u003c\/span\u003e a perennial meat-eating plant, native to the wet and marshy areas of North America. It stands out through its \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epitcher-shaped leaves\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, green with reddish or purplish veins, which act as \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003epassive traps\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e for insects. It is one of the hardiest sarracenia species and \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ecan overwinter outdoors in temperate climates\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, if properly protected.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eIt is ideal for \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003egrowing in pots with special soil for carnivorous plants\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, mini-bogs, or balcony gardens with high humidity.\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 purpurea\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: short, wide, with curved edges, colored green, red, or dark purple, depending on light\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\u003eHeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: 10–25 cm (at maturity)\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, hanging, red-purple, appearing early spring – on separate stalks above the leaves\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 or strong light\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – at least 5–6 hours\/day for coloration and plant health\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: acidic soil, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewithout fertilizer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – mix of neutral peat and perlite or sphagnum\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\u003eWatering\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eonly with distilled or rainwater\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e – keep the soil constantly moist, the plant can stand in water\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\u003eTemperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: summer 15–30°C; winter requires rest at 0–5°C (needed for 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\u003eHumidity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: high – prefers moist environments or controlled microclimates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e🐜 How the trap works:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe \"pitcher\" leaves attract insects with nectar and color, and once they fall inside the pitcher, they cannot escape, being slowly digested for nutrients. It is a natural and effective method to control small insects.\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\u003eIdeal for \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003ecollections of carnivorous plants, sunny balconies, open terrariums, or marshy gardens\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\u003eDoes not require fertilizing\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\u003ePlant with exotic appearance and practical use – \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003econtrols fly and mosquito populations\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\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\u003eOne of the most \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ehardy and easy to grow\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e sarracenia species\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003e📏 \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize at delivery\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e: height including pot 12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eDuring the adaptation period or transport, \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esome leaves (pitchers) may dry out or lose color\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, especially due to \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003edifferences in humidity and temperature\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. This process is normal and does not affect the plant’s health in the long term. With proper conditions (good light, distilled water, and increased humidity), the plant will quickly form new healthy pitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","offers":[{"title":"9 cm pot","offer_id":41091264282822,"sku":"PUR02","price":9.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5551\/3798\/files\/5F7E9F0F-66F9-47D7-B454-3605B1C48414.jpg?v=1747596473","url":"https:\/\/sicretgarden.com\/en-sk\/products\/sarracenia-purpurea-planta-ulcior","provider":"Secret Garden Plant Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}