Sarracenia purpurea var purpurea
red pitcher plant
Description
Sarracenia purpurea var. purpurea, the purple pitcher plant, is a well-known carnivorous plant. This variety is characterized by its distinctive, pitcher-shaped leaves which are often deep red or purple in color. The pitchers collect rainwater. Insects are drawn inside and then trapped, providing the plant with essential nutrients. This variety is native to North America. The plant produces showy, nodding, red or purple flowers on tall stalks. This plant thrives in acidic, nutrient-poor soil and sunny, boggy conditions. When cultivating, use a peat-based soil mix, and ensure the plant gets ample sunlight.
Description
Sarracenia purpurea var. purpurea, the purple pitcher plant, is a well-known carnivorous plant. This variety is characterized by its distinctive, pitcher-shaped leaves which are often deep red or purple in color. The pitchers collect rainwater. Insects are drawn inside and then trapped, providing the plant with essential nutrients. This variety is native to North America. The plant produces showy, nodding, red or purple flowers on tall stalks. This plant thrives in acidic, nutrient-poor soil and sunny, boggy conditions. When cultivating, use a peat-based soil mix, and ensure the plant gets ample sunlight.