Sarracenia x Maroon Trumpet Pitcher Plant
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Behold the botanical sensation that's turning the plant kingdom upside down with its sultry looks and killer charm – the Maroon Trumpet Pitcher Plant! This ain't your ordinary houseplant; this is a show-stopping, jazz hands-flaunting carnivore that's ready to serenade your garden or windowsill with its fabulous presence.
Picture this: lush, ruby-red pitchers with an enchanting flair, stretching their elegant necks to catch those pesky bugs like paparazzi hunting for a shot. Oh, it's a feast for the senses – a garden gala, if you will. Your garden will turn into a veritable red carpet-event, with all the insects queueing up to get a glimpse of this mesmerizing beauty.
But don't be fooled by its stunning looks, for this sassy botanical diva means business! Those cunningly charming pitchers aren't just for show; they're Mother Nature's own Venus flytraps, luring in their unsuspecting prey with their hypnotic allure and then snap – the grand finale of the gourmet meal!
And let's talk style. The Maroon Trumpet Pitcher Plant has an impeccable fashion sense, with a flair for dramatic flair. Its eye-catching maroon hue, perfectly complemented by dramatic veins, will make it the envy of the entire garden party. The plant world will whisper in hushed tones, "Who's that glamorous beauty over there?"
But wait, there's more! The Maroon Trumpet Pitcher Plant is as low-maintenance as a diva can get. It's the A-list celebrity of the plant world with its effortless self-sufficiency – just give it a sunny spot, keep its feet wet, and watch the magic happen.
So, if you're ready to add a touch of glitz, glamour, and a whole lot of drama to your garden, it's time to roll out the red carpet for the Sarracenia x Maroon Trumpet Pitcher Plant. Get your front-row seat to witness this horticultural masterpiece – because with this showstopper, every day is a star-studded affair!
Key Success Tips:
- Make sure to only use Sphagnum Moss as the potting medium when repotting.
- Keep humidity above 89%. If indoors a humidifier, mister, and possibly terrarium are recommended.
- Only use distilled or rainwater.
- Needs Bright Light. If indoors Grow Lights are recommended.
This plant can come potted in the following options:
- Nursery Pot - Standard plastic 2" or 3" planter pot that can be placed inside a larger pot or left as is until it outgrows it.
- Wanda - Elegant Hexagonal patterned white ceramic planter pot (approximately 4") has a hole for drainage and comes with a matching bamboo drip tray.
Looking for more plant goodies? Check out our accessories.
For added humidity, our Lyfe Rose Gold Signature Mister will make a perfect addition to your plant shelf for both function and beauty. We also recommend adding our Plant Shield & Shine to your order for routine maintenance and pest prevention.
Our plants are shipped from our indoor greenhouse in South Florida. Please note all our plants are one of a kind and if you want to message us we can send you a picture of the exact one you will receive. The product image here is intended to be the best representation of what you can expect to receive but yours may have slightly less or more growth depending on the crop we have when your order is placed. Any lifestyle pictures are meant to demonstrate how a fully grown or more mature plant looks for you to get a sense of it in your space.
- Botanical Name
- Sarracenia x Maroon
- Common Names
- Trumpet Pitcher Plant
- Plant Type
- Herbaceous with perennial lifecycle
- Mature Size
- 20-25 inches tall; Can spread 6 to 9 inches
- Sun Exposure
- Can handle full sun to partial shade
- Soil Type
- Swamp like, poor drainage, kept moist - using moss helps retain moisurel
- Soil pH
- Acidic loving
- Bloom Time
- Generally around May to June but also seen some go into September in Florida.
- Flower Color
- Maroon flowers
- Hardiness Zones
- Zone 5-8 outdoors can grow elsewhere with a good winter
- Native Area
- USA, the Carolinas
All our plants ship exclusively with UPS to ensure they arrive timely and in good condition. We ship most of our plants Mondays & Tuesdays to most of the USA to ensure they arrive speedy to your location. If you order on a Tuesday after 12 PM ET it is possible that we would not ship it till the following Monday.
We monitior the weather in each destination location to maximize the shipping time and utilize thermal protection to ensure that the plant is protected. You can add a heatpack or thermal bag to your order if temperatures at night fall below 40 degrees.
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