Sarracenia Venosa D.12 H.20 cm

Sarracenia venosa – The Most Fascinating Carnivorous Plant for Indoors and Outdoors

The Sarracenia venosa is one of the most spectacular and sought-after carnivorous plants: its tubular traps — called pitchers — stand elegantly upright, decorated with reddish and purplish veins that give them an almost painterly appearance. Native to the marshy areas of North America, this plant fascinates with its wild beauty and its extraordinary insect-catching mechanism, which is completely natural and requires no fertilizers.

Plant Characteristics

• Pot diameter: 12 cm
• Plant height: approx. 20 cm
• Tubular traps (pitchers) with decorative reddish and purplish veins
• Carnivorous plant: catches insects naturally
• Ideal for bright environments, terraces, balconies, and damp gardens
• No fertilizers needed: it feeds itself independently

Care and Maintenance

• Light: full sun or intense light – at least 4-6 hours of direct sun per day for optimal growth
• Watering: use only distilled, rainwater, or osmotic water; keep the saucer always with 2-3 cm of water (tray method)
• Substrate: acidic peat and perlite in equal parts; do not use universal potting soil or fertilizers
• Temperature: tolerates winter cold well (down to -5°C); winter dormancy is essential for the plant's health
• Humidity: loves humid environments; ideal in open terrariums, on balconies, or in gardens in areas with good humidity

The Sarracenia venosa is much more than a plant: it is a piece of wild and fascinating nature that brings a rare beauty into your home or garden, capable of astonishing daily with its unique shapes and extraordinary behavior.