Sarracenia purpurea
Sarracenia purpurea has a compact, low to the ground form and produces tubby and very attractive pitchers. Since it often natural grows covered amongst grasses, purpurea is typically more tolerant of shaded conditions than other species in the genus.
Please note: These plants naturally enter winter dormancy and may not display their best pitchers during this time. This does not affect their health in any way—it's completely normal and expected.
Much taxonomical debate exists concerning the southernly occurring rosea/purpurea plants. Some designate rosea as purpurea ssp. venosa var. burkei while others distinguish it as rosea. Based on our field observations, our opinion is that the populations are distinct enough to warrant separation; however, the matter is best left to researchers who are better equipped for taxonomical arguments.
Most of our products come with multiple shipping options. For those that are unpotted, you can add Pots and Soil or Hanging Baskets a la carte.
Bare-root rhizome plants are recommended for experienced growers only. Please see the terms associated with them.
| Temp | Day temperatures in the 70s with a drop to the 50s at night. |
| Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
| Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
| Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
| Temp | Day temperatures in the 70s with a drop to the 50s at night. |
| Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
| Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
| Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
Extra small (XS) - Young plants at least a couple years away from flowering size. Usually these are seedlings that are 1-1.5 years old.
Small - Likely will flower in 1-2 seasons. For divisions: single point
division with roots. For seed grown plants: roughly 1.5-2.5 years old
Medium - Will flower this season or next. For divisions: single point
division with roots. For seed grown plants: roungly 2.5-3 years old
Large - Flowering sized plants with good roots. The rhizomes are quite chunky, some with multiple points.
Extra Large (XL) - Specimen sized plant with very large rhizome and multiple growing points.
See our sizing guide for more information.
Extra small (XS) - Young plants at least a couple years away from flowering size. Usually these are seedlings that are 1-1.5 years old.
Small - Likely will flower in 1-2 seasons. For divisions: single point
division with roots. For seed grown plants: roughly 1.5-2.5 years old
Medium - Will flower this season or next. For divisions: single point
division with roots. For seed grown plants: roungly 2.5-3 years old
Large - Flowering sized plants with good roots. The rhizomes are quite chunky, some with multiple points.
Extra Large (XL) - Specimen sized plant with very large rhizome and multiple growing points.
See our sizing guide for more information.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
Sarracenia purpurea
Sarracenia purpurea has a compact, low to the ground form and produces tubby and very attractive pitchers. Since it often natural grows covered amongst grasses, purpurea is typically more tolerant of shaded conditions than other species in the genus.
Please note: These plants naturally enter winter dormancy and may not display their best pitchers during this time. This does not affect their health in any way—it's completely normal and expected.
Much taxonomical debate exists concerning the southernly occurring rosea/purpurea plants. Some designate rosea as purpurea ssp. venosa var. burkei while others distinguish it as rosea. Based on our field observations, our opinion is that the populations are distinct enough to warrant separation; however, the matter is best left to researchers who are better equipped for taxonomical arguments.
Most of our products come with multiple shipping options. For those that are unpotted, you can add Pots and Soil or Hanging Baskets a la carte.
Bare-root rhizome plants are recommended for experienced growers only. Please see the terms associated with them.
| Temp | Day temperatures in the 70s with a drop to the 50s at night. |
| Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
| Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
| Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
| Temp | Day temperatures in the 70s with a drop to the 50s at night. |
| Light | 12-14 hours of bright, indirect light |
| Humidity | High humidity is recommended, but nepenthes can be bag acclimated to ambient household humidity. Check our bag acclimation guide for details. |
| Watering | Water with pure distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. We recommend top watering Nepenthes. |
Extra small (XS) - Young plants at least a couple years away from flowering size. Usually these are seedlings that are 1-1.5 years old.
Small - Likely will flower in 1-2 seasons. For divisions: single point
division with roots. For seed grown plants: roughly 1.5-2.5 years old
Medium - Will flower this season or next. For divisions: single point
division with roots. For seed grown plants: roungly 2.5-3 years old
Large - Flowering sized plants with good roots. The rhizomes are quite chunky, some with multiple points.
Extra Large (XL) - Specimen sized plant with very large rhizome and multiple growing points.
See our sizing guide for more information.
Extra small (XS) - Young plants at least a couple years away from flowering size. Usually these are seedlings that are 1-1.5 years old.
Small - Likely will flower in 1-2 seasons. For divisions: single point
division with roots. For seed grown plants: roughly 1.5-2.5 years old
Medium - Will flower this season or next. For divisions: single point
division with roots. For seed grown plants: roungly 2.5-3 years old
Large - Flowering sized plants with good roots. The rhizomes are quite chunky, some with multiple points.
Extra Large (XL) - Specimen sized plant with very large rhizome and multiple growing points.
See our sizing guide for more information.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
All plants have a live arrival guaranteed. More information here.
