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ornamentalFamily: SarraceniaceaeGenus: Sarracenia
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Purple Pitcher Plant 'Purpurea Venosa'
Sarracenia 'Pupurea Venosa'
Cultivar: Pupurea Venosa
Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa is a captivating carnivorous plant that forms ground-hugging rosettes of wide, water-filled pitchers. These leaves feature dramatic red veining that deepens with sun exposure, creating a stunning visual display. Adapted to nutrient-poor, boggy conditions, this plant captures its own nourishment, making it a fascinating addition to specialized outdoor collections.
A beautiful, low-growing carnivorous pitcher plant known for its striking purple-veined, cup-shaped leaves that trap insects. It is a hardy, moisture-loving perennial perfect for bog gardens or specialized containers.
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Plant Profile
Grow Purple Pitcher Plant 'Purpurea Venosa' with confidence
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Sun
Full sun for best coloration and development.
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Water
Keep consistently moist to wet; the pot should sit in a shallow tray of pure water at all times.
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Mature size
6-10 inches tall, 8-12 inches wide.
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Hardiness
5-9
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Growth habit
Rosette-forming, low-growing, clumping.
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Plant type
carnivorous
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Growing note
Requires pure water (distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis) only. Never use mineral-rich tap water or fertilizer. Maintain high humidity and constant moisture at the root zone.
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Climate note
Requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures to survive and thrive long-term.
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Flower / fruit
Produces unique, nodding, reddish-purple flowers on tall stalks in late spring.
Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Growing & Care
Everyday care, growth, feeding, and pruning guidance.
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Sun / light
Full sun for best coloration and development.
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Growth rate
Slow to moderate.
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Fertilizer
Do not fertilize. The plant obtains nutrients through captured insects.
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Pruning
Remove dead or browning pitchers in late winter or early spring to tidy the rosette.
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Care notes
Requires pure water (distilled, rainwater, or reverse osmosis) only. Never use mineral-rich tap water or fertilizer. Maintain high humidity and constant moisture at the root zone.
Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Size & Habit
How the plant grows and the space it needs at maturity.
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Mature size
6-10 inches tall, 8-12 inches wide.
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Growth habit
Rosette-forming, low-growing, clumping.
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Spacing
10-12 inches apart.
Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flower / Fruit
Flowering, fruiting, pollination, bloom, and harvest behavior.
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Flowering / fruiting
Produces unique, nodding, reddish-purple flowers on tall stalks in late spring.
Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Climate & Hardiness
Cold, heat, chill, and regional growing considerations.
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Hardiness zones
5-9
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Temperature
Requires a winter dormancy period with cooler temperatures to survive and thrive long-term.
Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Soil & Water
Moisture, drainage, soil, and pH preferences.
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Watering
Keep consistently moist to wet; the pot should sit in a shallow tray of pure water at all times.
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Soil
Peat moss and perlite or sand mix; avoid any fertilizers or nutrient-rich garden soil.
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Soil pH
4.5-5.5
More Plant Data
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Container Growing
Ideal for bog-style container gardens; ensure the container is non-reactive and allows for constant moisture.
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Family
Sarraceniaceae
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Foliage Look
Compact, lush, pitcher-shaped leaves with distinct purple-red veins.
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Foliage Rules
Leaves are modified into hollow pitchers with red veining; ensure the lid structure is visible on mature leaves.
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Fruit Flower Look
Nodding, complex, umbrella-like dark reddish flowers.
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Fruit Flower Rules
Flowers are not present on juvenile starters; they only appear on mature, well-established plants in spring.
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Growth Habit Rules
Maintain the low, ground-hugging rosette structure; pitchers should be upright to slightly outward.
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Mature Plant Look
A beautiful, dense rosette of wide, colorful pitchers, perfectly adapted to boggy, open environments.
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Mature Stage Morphology
Mature, wider pitchers with prominent red venation and lid, forming a dense, ground-hugging rosette.
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Morphology Rules
Ensure the plant remains low to the ground and centered in a rosette; no climbing stems or vines.
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Plant Faqs
How much water does my pitcher plant need? Keep the soil consistently wet and the pot in a shallow saucer of distilled water at all times. Does this plant eat insects? Yes, the pitcher-shaped leaves trap small insects to provide essential nutrients. Can I grow this indoors? It is best grown outdoors in full sun; it requires a winter dormancy period to remain healthy.
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Root Look
Fine, white, fibrous roots within a small plug.
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Soil Look
Dark, damp, peaty substrate with sphagnum moss components.
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Starter Stage
Small, compact rosette of juvenile, lighter-colored pitchers.
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Starter Stage Morphology
Small, underdeveloped leaves forming a tight circular cluster; roots are delicate and fibrous.
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Video Voiceover Script
Welcome to Agardeni, where inspiration for gardening helps us imagine how and where we will grow Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa. This is Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa, available as 18, 36, and 72 plant starter trays through the Agardeni Marketplace. Let Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa become part of your aspirational plan, helping you imagine the future bog garden you want to create. The defining feature is the wide, low-growing pitcher leaves, showcasing stunning, deep red veining that captures the sunlight and insect prey. Establish the starter plug in a four-inch pot with a loose, well-draining peat mix, then move it to a permanent water-retentive bog container when established. Find your inspiration with Agardeni. Explore real plants and real availability. Start. Plan. Grow.
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Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa Pitcher Plant Carnivorous Plants Bog Garden Perennial Agardeni Plant Care Unique Foliage
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Youtube Video Summary
Explore the unique beauty of the Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa, a compact carnivorous plant prized for its intricate red veins and low-growing habit. Perfect for bog gardens, this pitcher plant offers a fascinating look at nature's adaptations.
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Youtube Video Title
Growing the Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa Pitcher Plant
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