Pitcher Seeds – Scarlet

The Scarlet Pitcher Seeds produce stunning carnivorous plants known for their deep red, tubular pitchers that naturally attract and trap insects. These plants are an exotic addition to any indoor or outdoor garden, admired for their unique beauty and functional pest control. Perfect for collectors and gardeners who love rare and unusual plants, the Scarlet Pitcher thrives in humid environments and offers an eye-catching display of color and form throughout the growing season.

Features:

• Unique Appearance: Deep scarlet pitchers with elegant curves and striking patterns.

• Natural Insect Control: The plant’s pitcher structure helps reduce insect presence naturally.

• Ideal for Collectors: Perfect choice for rare plant enthusiasts or indoor terrariums.

• Low Maintenance: Grows well in moist, acidic soil under bright indirect light.

• Adaptable Growth: Suitable for indoor containers or outdoor bog gardens.

Specifications:

• Common Name: Pitcher Plant (Scarlet Variety)

• Scientific Name: Sarracenia leucophylla (Scarlet cultivar)

• Plant Type: Perennial carnivorous plant

• Growth Height: 12–24 inches (30–60 cm)

• Light Requirement: Bright, indirect sunlight or partial sun

• Soil Type: Moist, acidic, and well-drained peat-based mix

• Watering: Keep soil consistently moist; use distilled or rainwater only

• Germination Time: 4–6 weeks

• Mature Time: 1–2 years

• USDA Hardiness Zones: 6–9

• Sowing Season:

  • Indoors: Late winter to early spring (February–April)

  • Outdoors: Spring to early summer (March–June)

• Temperature Range: 60–85°F (15–29°C)

• Lifespan: Long-lived perennial under suitable conditions