Sarracenia Rosea 8 cm

Sarracenia rosea – Rose Pitcher Plant

Scientific Name: Sarracenia rosea

Overview:

Sarracenia rosea, commonly known as the Rose Pitcher Plant, is a striking carnivorous plant recognised for its wide, open pitcher-shaped leaves that trap insects naturally. These unusual pitchers often display attractive pink to red tones and create a dramatic, sculptural look. Both decorative and functional, this fascinating plant is a popular choice for carnivorous plant enthusiasts and bright indoor displays.

Care Level:

Moderate

Lighting Requirements:

Prefers bright light to full sun. Strong light encourages healthy pitcher formation and vibrant colouring.

Watering:

Keep the soil consistently moist using distilled, rain, or reverse osmosis water. Carnivorous plants should not be watered with tap water due to mineral content. The pot can be kept sitting in a shallow tray of water.

Placement Tips:

• Perfect for bright windowsills and carnivorous plant collections
• Great for natural insect control in plant displays
• Suitable for terrariums with strong lighting

Approximate Size:

Plants typically grow 15–30 cm tall depending on maturity.

Important Note:

• Sarracenia rosea is a carnivorous plant and must be watered with mineral-free water such as rainwater, distilled water, or reverse osmosis water.
• Sarracenia rosea is a specialist carnivorous plants and must be grown in proper carnivorous soil – not standard potting compost.

Ordering Note:

• One plant per order.
• Each piece is unique.
• If you have a preferred species, please state this in the comments section at checkout and we will do our best to pick if in stock if available.