{"product_id":"sarracenia-purpurea-purple-pitcher-plant","title":"Sarracenia Purpurea - Purple Pitcher Plant","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarracenia purpurea – Purple Pitcher Plant | Hardy Carnivorous Bog Garden Collector Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpening Introduction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, commonly known as the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePurple Pitcher Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, is one of the most fascinating and rewarding carnivorous plants a grower can own. Native to North America, this remarkable species has evolved specialized pitcher-shaped leaves that trap and digest insects, allowing it to thrive in nutrient-poor bog habitats where most plants would struggle.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUnlike many tropical carnivorous plants, Sarracenia purpurea is surprisingly hardy and can tolerate cold winters when grown correctly. Its beautifully veined pitchers range from green to deep purple-red depending on sunlight exposure, creating year-round ornamental interest. In spring, mature plants produce elegant nodding flowers that rise above the pitchers on tall stems, adding yet another dimension to their appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt TOMs FLOWer CLUB, we appreciate Sarracenia purpurea not only for its unusual carnivorous nature but also for its ecological significance, botanical beauty, and exceptional longevity. It is a plant that becomes more impressive with every passing season.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy This Plant Stands Out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGenuine carnivorous plant with natural insect-trapping pitchers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeautiful green to deep purple pitcher coloration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the most cold-hardy carnivorous plant species available\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduces elegant spring flowers above the foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForms increasingly impressive clumps over time\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal for bog gardens, carnivorous plant collections, and outdoor containers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLong-lived perennial with excellent collector value\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFascinating natural ecosystem develops inside each pitcher\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSuitable for both beginners and experienced carnivorous plant growers\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA true botanical conversation piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant Characteristics\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sarracenia purpurea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Purple Pitcher Plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlant type:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Hardy perennial carnivorous plant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Clump-forming rosette from underground rhizomes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFoliage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Modified pitcher-shaped leaves with attractive veining\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFlowers:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Large nodding purple-red flowers on tall stems in spring\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecial features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Carnivorous, insect-trapping pitchers, cold hardy, ornamental foliage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bog gardens, carnivorous plant collections, outdoor containers, educational plant displays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollectors highly value Sarracenia purpurea because it differs significantly from most other carnivorous plants. While many pitcher plants rely primarily on their own digestive enzymes, Sarracenia purpurea hosts a miniature ecosystem inside its water-filled pitchers. Bacteria, protozoa, and other microorganisms help break down captured insects, creating one of the most fascinating plant-animal interactions found in horticulture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts exceptional cold tolerance also makes it one of the easiest carnivorous plants to cultivate successfully long-term. Mature specimens gradually form impressive clumps that become increasingly beautiful with age.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFull sun is essential. Strong sunlight promotes compact growth, vivid pitcher coloration, and flowering.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWatering:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKeep constantly moist. Ideally stand the pot in rainwater or distilled water. Never allow the substrate to dry out.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHumidity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdaptable outdoors; naturally suited to humid bog environments.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery cold-hardy and benefits from winter dormancy.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNutrient-poor carnivorous plant mix consisting primarily of sphagnum peat and perlite or coarse silica sand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaintenance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRemove old pitchers as they age. No fertiliser required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional cultivation tips:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNever use tap water if it contains high mineral content. Winter dormancy is essential for long-term health and flowering performance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultivated with Care at TOMs FLOWer CLUB\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt TOMs FLOWer CLUB, our cultivation philosophy is simple: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003equality before quantity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOur plants are grown slowly and naturally without intensive mass-production methods. We avoid excessive fertilisation and focus instead on developing strong root systems, healthy growth, and long-term vitality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach plant is cultivated with patience and respect for its natural growth cycle. This results in robust specimens that establish well and continue to thrive for years to come.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat You Receive\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYou receive a healthy, established \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarracenia purpurea\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e plant of the displayed size.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach specimen is well-rooted, actively growing, and ready to continue developing into an increasingly impressive carnivorous plant. Every plant displays the unique coloration and character that makes this species so highly appreciated among collectors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSarracenia purpurea is far more than a novelty carnivorous plant. It is a hardy, long-lived botanical treasure that combines unusual ecology, striking beauty, and genuine collector value. Whether grown in a dedicated bog garden, a container display, or a specialist carnivorous plant collection, it rewards attentive growers year after year with fascinating growth and timeless appeal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy your new Purple Pitcher Plant from TOMs FLOWer CLUB.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"tomsflowerclub.ch","offers":[{"title":"Sarracenia Leucophylla in clear glas vase","offer_id":56711501971842,"sku":null,"price":58.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0534\/7734\/3406\/files\/Sarracenia-Purpurea-Purple-Pitcher-Plant-TOMs-FLOWer-CLUB-3.jpg?v=1781556840","url":"https:\/\/tomsflowerclub.ch\/products\/sarracenia-purpurea-purple-pitcher-plant","provider":"tomsflowerclub.ch","version":"1.0","type":"link"}