Exposure & location

The Sarracenia × Catesbaei loves abundant light: direct sun for much of the day or very bright partial shade. It grows very well outdoors (balcony/terrace) from April to October; indoors, reserve a full sun window for it.

• Exposure: direct sun or bright partial shade.
• Ideal: balcony planter, table near a bay window, sunny windowsill.
• Temperature: from 5 to 28 °C (tolerates cool during winter dormancy).
• Substrate: poor and acidic mix (blond peat + perlite), no fertilizer.

Verdeia tip: the more light it receives, the more its pitchers color — aim for 4–6 hours of direct sun per day.

Watering & care

• Water: only rainwater or demineralized water.
• Substrate moisture: keep always moist; leave 1–2 cm of water in the saucer during the growing season.
• Winter (dormancy): reduce water level, keep substrate just moist in cool conditions (5–10 °C).
• Fertilizer: none — unnecessary and harmful to roots.
• Pruning: remove brown/dried pitchers to stimulate new growth.
• Repotting: every 1–2 years in spring with fresh peat/perlite mix.

Place a stable and opaque saucer: it limits evaporation and keeps water fresh longer.

Decor ideas & plant combinations

Its graphic form immediately draws the eye on a balcony table, a console near a window, or a shelf in direct light. Combine it with other carnivores for a contemporary “marsh” corner.

• To combine with: Dionaea muscipula, Sarracenia psittacina, Drosera for an intriguing botanical scene.
• Ideal pot: matte ceramic or beige stoneware; use a decorative pot without a closed bottom to keep the saucer accessible.
• Ambiance: perfect in a natural urban decor, mineral materials (stone, terrazzo) and light wood.

A waterproof tray with some pebbles creates a very decorative “marsh edge” effect while increasing humidity.

Verdeia tips

• Never use hard tap water: prefer rainwater or demineralized water.
• More sun = more intense colors on the pitchers.
• Avoid feeding: the plant hunts on its own.
• A deep container with a saucer facilitates watering by capillarity.
• Cold period (5–10 °C) recommended in winter for beneficial dormancy.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Sarracenia × Catesbaei
• Common name: Hybrid Sarracenia / Pitcher carnivorous plant
• Origin: Horticultural hybrid (North American parents)
• Pot size: Ø12 cm
• Approximate height: 23 cm
• Adult size: up to ~40 cm depending on light and culture
• Exposure: direct sun or bright partial shade
• Watering: regular, substrate always moist
• Care: easy
• Toxicity to animals: non-toxic
• Decorative style: Urban jungle / Natural / Contemporary

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The density, shape, and color of the foliage naturally evolve according to light and through the seasons.