Exposure & Location

The Sarracenia Maroon requires bright light, ideally with a few hours of direct sunlight, to develop its intense purple tones and maintain vigorous growth.

• Exposure: bright light to direct sun (ideally 4-6 hours per day).
• Ideal: sunny windowsill, conservatory, balcony, or terrace during warm seasons.
• Temperature: 15 to 30 °C during the growing season; tolerates winter cold (down to -5 °C during dormancy).
• Substrate: poor, acidic, and very moist (mix of blonde peat + perlite or non-calcareous sand).

Verdeia tip: the more direct light it receives, the deeper and more spectacular its purple pitchers will develop.

Watering & Care

• Watering: abundant; the substrate must remain constantly moist, never dry.
• Water: use exclusively rainwater, demineralized or reverse osmosis water — never calcareous tap water.
• Method: place the pot in a saucer with 2-3 cm of water permanently.
• Humidity: prefers 50-70% ambient humidity.
• Fertilizer: none — the plant feeds on naturally captured insects.
• Winter rest: reduce watering in winter; the plant enters dormancy (pitchers may brown, this is normal).

Never feed your Sarracenia with meat or dead insects — it captures what it needs naturally.

Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations

With its fascinating purple pitchers and carnivorous plant status, the Sarracenia Maroon instantly becomes a captivating conversation piece. It deserves a bright spot where its spectacular traps can be admired up close.

• To pair with: Dionaea (Venus flytrap), Drosera (sundews), Nepenthes (tropical pitcher plant) to create a varied carnivorous collection.
• Ideal pot: non-drilled plastic pot or waterproof decorative pot to maintain constant humidity.
• Urban jungle vibe: perfect on a sunny windowsill, in an open terrarium, or in a corner of unusual plant collections.

Place it in a bright, visible spot to watch insects get captured — it’s a fascinating natural show.

Verdeia Tips

• Use only non-calcareous water — tap water can kill the plant.
• Never cut green pitchers — they are functional even if they look dry at the tips.
• Let it catch its own insects — it needs no additional nutrients.
• Respect its winter dormancy period — this is essential for its long-term health.
• Repot every 2-3 years in spring into fresh carnivorous plant substrate.
• Avoid touching the inside of the pitchers — this can damage the digestive glands.

Technical Specifications

• Botanical name: Sarracenia (maroon hybrid)
• Common name: Purple Sarracenia, Trumpet Plant
• Origin: North America (acidic peat bogs)
• Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H23 cm
• Adult size: up to 40–60 cm tall
• Exposure: bright light to direct sun
• Watering: abundant, substrate always moist (non-calcareous water only)
• Care: easy (if conditions are met)
• Toxicity to pets: non-toxic
• Decor style: Urban jungle / Collection / Unusual plants
• Special feature: authentic carnivorous plant

Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The color and shape of the pitchers naturally vary depending on light and season.