Exposure & location

The Sarracenia ‘Scarlet Belle’ enjoys bright and slightly sunny environments. The more abundant the light, the more its urns display intense shades ranging from creamy white to deep crimson red. It thrives both in bright indoor settings and sheltered outdoor spots during the warm season.

• Light: bright to partial shade, gentle sun appreciated in the morning or late afternoon.
• Ideal locations: east- or west-facing windowsill, veranda, bright balcony, or partially shaded terrace.
• Outdoors: from April to October, place it in a well-ventilated and humid spot, sheltered from the wind.
• In winter: prefer a cool and bright room (5–10 °C) for its natural rest.

Verdeia Tip: the stronger the light, the more intense the red coloration becomes and the urns grow robust. Just avoid harsh direct sunlight behind a window.

Watering & humidity

Like all bog plants, the Sarracenia ‘Scarlet Belle’ likes a constantly moist but never waterlogged substrate. It tolerates neither lime nor fertilizer — its root system is designed for poor, acidic soils.

• Water: only rainwater, distilled or demineralized (never tap water).
• Watering: always keep 1 to 2 cm of water in the saucer during the growing season.
• Winter: keep the substrate simply moist, without excess stagnant water.
• Substrate: mix of blonde peat and perlite, without added nutrients or fertilizer.
• Misting: unnecessary — substrate humidity is sufficient.

Verdeia advice: avoid watering from above — let the plant hydrate by capillarity from the saucer. And never add fertilizer: its urns alone provide its natural nutrition.

Decor ideas & plant pairings

With its compact form and contrasting hues, the Sarracenia ‘Scarlet Belle’ is a true living sculpture. It draws the eye in any interior while remaining elegant and refined. Its red and white shades create a striking effect, ideal for enhancing contemporary spaces.

• Perfect in an open terrarium or on a bright windowsill.
• On a designer desk or a minimalist console, it becomes a decorative object in its own right.
• Paired with a Drosera capensis or a Nepenthes, it composes a fascinating carnivorous scene.
• Ideal for creating an urban botanical corner or an unusual plant collection.

Verdeia decor tip: highlight it in a clear or transparent planter cover to enhance the light filtering through its veined urns.

Verdeia Tips

• Remove dry urns: cut them at the base to encourage new healthy shoots.
• Give it a calm winter: let it rest in a cool, bright room with reduced watering.
• Repotting: every 2 years in spring, in a fresh, acidic, and light substrate (peat + perlite).
• Avoid: misting, fertilizers, and excessive handling of the urns.
• Observation: its colors change according to the light — watch its scarlet red hues intensify in summer.

True to the spirit of Verdeia, the Sarracenia ‘Scarlet Belle’ is a plant that is both self-sufficient, poetic, and ecological: it naturally feeds itself while adding a touch of elegance and mystery to your urban jungle.

Technical characteristics

• Botanical name: Sarracenia ‘Scarlet Belle’
• Common name: Scarlet Sarracenia
• Family: Sarraceniaceae
• Origin: North America
• Plant type: Perennial carnivorous plant
• Foliage: Purple-red urns veined with white
• Approximate height: 20 cm
• Planter cover diameter: 12 cm
• Maximum adult size: up to 30 cm
• Exposure: Bright light to partial shade
• Watering: Rainwater or demineralized water, substrate kept moist at all times
• Substrate: Blonde peat and perlite, without fertilizer
• Care: Easy
• Growth: Medium
• Hardiness: Down to −5 °C (short period, protected planter cover)
• Particularity: Naturally captures insects
• Toxicity for animals: Non-toxic

Each Sarracenia is unique: the shape and coloration of its urns naturally change according to the season, light, and temperature. A living work of nature, between plant art and ecological ingenuity.