Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa | Purple Pitcher Plant | Care Guide and Pro Tips - Delivery from Toronto across Canada - JOMO Studio

4" Pot

5" Pot

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Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa

$30

Bright

Keep evenly moist

High

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4" Pot 5" Pot

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Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa, commonly known as the Purple Pitcher Plant or Venosa Pitcher Plant, is a captivating carnivorous plant native to the boggy regions of North America. This particular variety is celebrated for its striking, deep red to purple pitchers that are robust and bulbous with a slightly ruffled hood. The pitchers are designed to trap and digest insects, using a combination of nectar, colour, and a slippery surface to attract and capture prey. The plant's foliage is not only functional but also highly ornamental, making it a fascinating addition to any garden or as a unique houseplant.

What to expect

The plant comes with a default nursery pot. The nursery pot is usually 0.5" - 1" smaller than stated to fit into the same size decorative pot. Washable Paper Planter Bags are sold separately.

As with all living things, no two plants are alike. There is some natural variation in size, shape, and characteristics. We make every effort to bring you a plant that as closely as possible matches the plant as it appears on our website, in the size you have chosen, and have a good potential to happily grow in your home.

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In store shopping and free local pick up available at our store located at 21A Bathurst St, Toronto.

Free local delivery* available within City of Toronto and surrounding areas including Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan, Richmond Hill, Markham, and Scarborough.

Shipping options are available for plants and planters that are 7" or smaller to all provinces in Canada. We ship out on every Monday (or Tuesday if Monday is a holiday) for orders placed by Saturday midnight.

Winter safe packaging

We check the destination weather for each package to make sure they arrive safely with whatever it takes. Complimentary heat packs and insulations are included to protect your plants from cold damage when mailing in a box, if weather requires.

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Care Guide

How to take care of Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa

Sun: Direct & Indirect

Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa enjoys some direct sun, but they'll also do well in bright, indirect light. It is best to place this plant somewhere where it will receive some nice morning sun, or a couple hours of afternoon sun, and then indirect light the rest of the day.

Light: Bright

Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa will do best in bright light. A nice bright place inside your home would be on the window sill or a stool that is right next to a window, either with or without blinds, depending on if the plant can handle sun. Remember that plants will grow based on how much light they receive.

Water: Keep evenly moist

Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa likes the soil to stay consistently moist, but not soaking wet. Give them water whenever just the surface of the soil is starting to get dry. Expect to water more often in brighter light and less often in lower light.

Humidity: High

Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa likes a high humidity environment, give them a mist daily or as often as possible. Alternatively, you can put them around a humidifier. Although they won't die if they don't receive enough humidity, their leaves may have some dry, crunchy, or yellow edges.

Pet Friendly

You can feel comfortable having Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa around your home in the potential case where your pet feels like nibbling on it. However, we typically recommend keeping your pets from eating any of your houseplants.

Plant Bio

About Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa

Botanical Name: Sarracenia purpurea 'Venosa'

Common Name: Purple Pitcher Plant, Venosa Pitcher Plant

Origin: Native to North America, especially the eastern and northern regions

Plant Story

Introducing Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa, commonly known as the Purple Pitcher Plant, a striking and robust carnivorous species that not only captivates with its unique appearance but also exemplifies the fascinating adaptability of pitcher plants. Native to the wetlands of North America, this plant is celebrated for its ability to thrive in nutrient-poor soils by ingeniously trapping and digesting insects.

The Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa features deep, bulbous pitchers with a rich, purple-red hue and prominent veining, creating a dramatic visual contrast against the green of its environment. The pitchers are not just stunning; they are deadly traps for insects, lured by the plant’s nectar. The inner surface of these pitchers is extremely slippery, causing insects to fall into the digestive fluids accumulated at the bottom.

Caring for the Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa involves replicating its natural bog-like conditions. It prefers full sun, which intensifies the coloration of its pitchers and maximizes its insect-trapping efficiency. The plant should be kept in consistently moist soil, typically a mix of peat moss and sand, to ensure proper drainage and maintain the acidity it prefers.

Watering should be done with distilled water, rainwater, or reverse osmosis water, as tap water can often contain minerals that may build up and harm the plant over time. During winter, the Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa experiences a period of dormancy, requiring less water but still needs to be kept in a cool, frost-free location to mimic its natural cycle.

The flowering of Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa is another spectacle, with tall, striking flowers that rise above the pitchers in the spring, displaying an intriguing morphology distinct from common flowering plants. These flowers not only add to the plant's allure but are also vital for reproduction, producing seeds that can be harvested and sown to propagate new plants.

Embrace the Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa in your garden or home, and let it serve as a living testament to nature’s ingenuity and the intriguing world of carnivorous plants. It’s not just a plant; it’s a dynamic participant in its ecosystem, a beautiful yet deadly predator, and a fascinating addition to any plant collection.

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