Sarracenia Maroon — Ø12 cm — H23 cm
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€20,95 - Regular price
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? Full sun. Direct exposure is necessary for its pitchers to develop their deep burgundy/brown color.
Is it a toxic plant? No, it is safe for dogs and cats.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
Shipping within 24/48 hours via DPD
- Delivery in 2 to 5 business days
- Eco-friendly packaging: recyclable boxes and biodegradable materials
- Special protection to ensure the plant arrives in perfect condition
- Parcel tracking sent by email as soon as shipped
- Free delivery on orders over €50
48H QUALITY GUARANTEE
We guarantee that your plants will arrive in perfect condition. If your plant arrives damaged or in poor condition:
- Contact us within 48 hours at hello@verdeia.eu with photos
- Free replacement or full refund
- No return necessary – we trust you
The guarantee covers: damage related to transport, severely weakened plant upon arrival, preparation errors.
CARE TIPS UPON ARRIVAL
To help your plant settle in for the long term:
- Unpack immediately and inspect your plant
- Let it acclimatize 24-48h in a bright spot without direct sunlight
- Check soil moisture before watering (dry surface = light watering)
- Wait 2-3 weeks before repotting
- Avoid heat sources and drafts
- Gently wipe leaves to remove dust
Need help? Contact our team at hello@verdeia.eu or via chat.
Sarracenia Maroon — Ø12 cm — H23 cm
🌿 Spectacular purple pitchers • ☀️ Bright direct light • 💧 Always moist substrate • 🦟 Fascinating carnivorous plant
The Sarracenia Maroon is a spectacular carnivorous plant, known for its elegant purple pitchers that naturally trap insects. This variety of sarracenia features upright tubular traps with deep brown-purple hues that create a striking visual effect in your urban jungle.
Native to the peat bogs of North America, this fascinating carnivorous plant has developed a unique trapping system: its pitchers produce an attractive nectar that lures insects inside, where they are digested to provide essential nutrients. With its current height of 23 cm and pot diameter of 12 cm, it becomes a captivating conversation piece in your urban jungle, perfect for collectors and enthusiasts seeking an authentic and easy-care carnivorous plant.
Exposure & Location
The Sarracenia Maroon requires bright light, ideally with a few hours of direct sunlight, to develop its intense purple tones and maintain vigorous growth.
- Exposure: bright light to direct sun (ideally 4-6 hours per day).
- Ideal: sunny windowsill, conservatory, balcony, or terrace during warm seasons.
- Temperature: 15 to 30 °C during the growing season; tolerates winter cold (down to -5 °C during dormancy).
- Substrate: poor, acidic, and very moist (mix of blonde peat + perlite or non-calcareous sand).
Verdeia tip: the more direct light it receives, the deeper and more spectacular its purple pitchers will develop.
Watering & Care
- Watering: abundant; the substrate must remain constantly moist, never dry.
- Water: use exclusively rainwater, demineralized or reverse osmosis water — never calcareous tap water.
- Method: place the pot in a saucer with 2-3 cm of water permanently.
- Humidity: prefers 50-70% ambient humidity.
- Fertilizer: none — the plant feeds on naturally captured insects.
- Winter rest: reduce watering in winter; the plant enters dormancy (pitchers may brown, this is normal).
Never feed your Sarracenia with meat or dead insects — it captures what it needs naturally.
Decor Ideas & Plant Combinations
With its fascinating purple pitchers and carnivorous plant status, the Sarracenia Maroon instantly becomes a captivating conversation piece. It deserves a bright spot where its spectacular traps can be admired up close.
- To pair with: Dionaea (Venus flytrap), Drosera (sundews), Nepenthes (tropical pitcher plant) to create a varied carnivorous collection.
- Ideal pot: non-drilled plastic pot or waterproof decorative pot to maintain constant humidity.
- Urban jungle vibe: perfect on a sunny windowsill, in an open terrarium, or in a corner of unusual plant collections.
Place it in a bright, visible spot to watch insects get captured — it’s a fascinating natural show.
Verdeia Tips
- Use only non-calcareous water — tap water can kill the plant.
- Never cut green pitchers — they are functional even if they look dry at the tips.
- Let it catch its own insects — it needs no additional nutrients.
- Respect its winter dormancy period — this is essential for its long-term health.
- Repot every 2-3 years in spring into fresh carnivorous plant substrate.
- Avoid touching the inside of the pitchers — this can damage the digestive glands.
Technical Specifications
- Botanical name: Sarracenia (maroon hybrid)
- Common name: Purple Sarracenia, Trumpet Plant
- Origin: North America (acidic peat bogs)
- Dimensions at delivery: Ø12 × H23 cm
- Adult size: up to 40–60 cm tall
- Exposure: bright light to direct sun
- Watering: abundant, substrate always moist (non-calcareous water only)
- Care: easy (if conditions are met)
- Toxicity to pets: non-toxic
- Decor style: Urban jungle / Collection / Unusual plants
- Special feature: authentic carnivorous plant
Each plant is unique: photos show an example of its appearance. The color and shape of the pitchers naturally vary depending on light and season.
Your plant, delivered with care
Every plant is hand-packed in a box specially designed for plants — secured, protected, ready to travel. It arrives in perfect condition, roots intact and foliage preserved, ready to take its place in your home.
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FAQ – Everything to know before adopting your Verdeia plant
How are my plants prepared before shipping?
All our plants are selected from our European partner nurseries. Before shipping, they are watered, cleaned, and protected with breathable, secure packaging. Each package is designed to ensure your plant arrives in perfect health, without any transport-related stress.
Will the plant look exactly like the photo?
The photos accurately represent the variety and the stated size. Since each plant is unique, slight differences in shape, foliage, or color may occur — and that’s part of their charm.
What are the delivery times and conditions?
Shipping is done within 48 business hours, with tracked delivery within 2 to 5 business days. Delivery costs €5.60 — free for orders over €50. You will receive a tracking link as soon as the package is shipped.
What to do upon receiving my plant?
Open your package as soon as you receive it and carefully remove the plant from its packaging. Let it acclimate for 24 hours in its new environment before watering. If it has been slightly stressed during transport, it will recover its shape after one or two days in the light.
What to do if my plant arrives damaged?
Contact us within 48 hours with a photo of the issue. Our team will assess the situation and offer you the best solution: replacement, partial refund, or recovery advice.
Can I return a plant?
Since plants are living beings, standard returns are not possible. However, we guarantee good health upon delivery: if the plant arrives damaged, it will be replaced free of charge. For any other cases (order error, decorative pot, accessory), returns are possible within 14 days.