purpurea "red"

The common English name for this pitcher plant is "The purple pitcherplant," and looking at its color, that's certainly no lie! This Sarracenia purpurea is also known as one of the most winter-hardy carnivorous plants in existence. The plant naturally occurs as far north as Canada. Therefore, this plant is an ideal candidate to be kept outdoors all year round in our climate. Unlike some other pitcher plants, this carnivorous plant does not have a "lid" above the pitcher. This is because the plant specifically utilizes rainwater collection so that prey easily drowns.

Location	Outdoor Indoor window facing south, cool in winter Unheated conservatory/greenhouse Frost-free conservatory/greenhouse	Care	Easy
Light	Full sun Direct sunlight	Maintenance	Cut off brown pitchers
Water	Rainwater or distilled Tray method (2cm water) Moist in winter	Repotting	Once a year (e.g., after winter)
Minimum temperature	-8°C depending on pot size & location Cover during severe frost	Substrate/soil	Blonde peat/peat litter
Maximum temperature	35°C	Fertilization	None