{"product_id":"sarracenia-purpurea-subsp-venosa-8-5cm-h15cm","title":"Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa 8.5cm H15cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMeet Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa—the squat purple-veined pitcher plant that wears its insect traps like tiny open cups. Unlike tall trumpet Sarracenia, this form makes low, broad pitchers with strongly veined, open hoods. Bright light deepens its red-purple colouring; mature clumps may produce striking dark-purple flowers.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Formal Name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Nickname:\u003c\/strong\u003e Veined Purple Pitcher Plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoots:\u003c\/strong\u003e A pitcher plant native to the southeastern United States, where it grows in wet, acidic habitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural Vibe:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny bog-garden conditions, clean low-mineral water and a seasonal cool rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c!--split--\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Guide:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSunlight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very bright light or full sun for strong colour, with gradual acclimatisation outdoors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest Room:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sunny conservatory, cool greenhouse or sheltered outdoor container through the growing season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSnacks:\u003c\/strong\u003e Do not fertilise and do not add food to its pitchers; insect prey is occasional extra nutrition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTropical Feels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wet roots and outdoor-quality ventilation are more important than misting leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCosy Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Needs a cool winter dormancy; this subspecies tolerates cool conditions but protect small pots in hard freezes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThirst:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use rainwater or reverse-osmosis water in a shallow tray while actively growing; keep moist but less wet through winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSafety First:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keep away from pets likely to chew leaves; ingestion safety is not firmly established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Bedding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Peat-free acidic, low-fertility carnivorous compost with appropriate sustainably sourced moss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily Tree:\u003c\/strong\u003e Divide a well-established rhizome in spring, retaining roots and growing points.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpace Needs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Forms a widening rosette of broad, low pitchers rather than climbing upward.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeed:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fresh pitchers appear in spring\/summer; some older pitchers die back in winter.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUninvited Guests:\u003c\/strong\u003e Check new growth for aphids and watch for scale or mealybugs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoving Day:\u003c\/strong\u003e Refresh specialist compost and divide congested clumps in early spring when necessary.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHaircut:\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove completely brown pitchers rather than trimming healthy pitcher rims.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFresh Air:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good ventilation helps reduce rot, especially during cool dormancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant Lore:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rain can collect in the open pitchers; organisms inside help break down trapped insect prey.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Emm's Plant House","offers":[{"title":"8.5cm H15cm","offer_id":59263829967112,"sku":"KAL0000068","price":15.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0747\/1339\/9560\/files\/IMG_4838.jpg?v=1793125830","url":"https:\/\/www.emmsplanthouse.co.uk\/products\/sarracenia-purpurea-subsp-venosa-8-5cm-h15cm","provider":"Emm's Plant House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}