Sarracenia ‘Scarlet Belle’ – Carnivorous plant – D12 x H20 cm
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of light does it need? It needs direct sunlight for its pitchers to develop their beautiful scarlet red color.
Is it a toxic plant? No, it is harmless to humans and animals; it only eats insects!
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 ‘Scarlet Belle’ — Scarlet & decorative carnivorous plant
🌞 Bright light / partial shade • 💧 Rainwater only • 🪴 Bright interior / sheltered balcony • ✨ Easy care
The Sarracenia ‘Scarlet Belle’ is an exceptional carnivorous plant native to North American marshes, fascinating as much for its elegance as for its natural ingenuity. Its upright pitchers, veined with ivory white and scarlet red, unfold like strange and refined flowers, capturing light and insects with equal grace.
Compact, symmetrical, and highly ornamental, this hybrid variety embodies a perfect balance between botanical beauty and natural curiosity. Suited to urban living, it grows well in bright interiors or sheltered outdoor spaces, bringing a lively and poetic touch of wild nature to any setting.
Exposure & placement
The Sarracenia ‘Scarlet Belle’ enjoys bright and slightly sunny environments. The more abundant the light, the more its pitchers display intense shades ranging from creamy white to deep crimson red. It thrives both in bright interiors and sheltered outdoor spots during the growing season.
- Light: bright to partial shade, gentle sun appreciated in the morning or late afternoon.
- Ideal locations: east- or west-facing windowsill, sunroom, bright balcony, or partially shaded terrace.
- Outdoors: from April to October, place it in a well-ventilated, humid spot sheltered from the wind.
- In winter: prefers a cool, bright room (5–10 °C) for its natural rest.
Verdeia tip: the stronger the light, the more intense the red coloration and the sturdier the pitchers become. Just avoid harsh direct sunlight behind glass.
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 standing water.
- Substrate: mix of blonde peat and perlite, without added nutrients or fertilizer.
- Misting: unnecessary — the substrate’s humidity is sufficient.
Verdeia tip: avoid watering from above — let the plant hydrate by capillarity from the decorative pot saucer. And never add fertilizer: its pitchers provide its natural nutrition on their own.
Decor ideas & plant combinations
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 creates a fascinating carnivorous scene.
- Ideal for creating an urban botanical corner or an unusual plant collection.
Verdeia decor tip: showcase it in a clear or transparent decorative pot to enhance the light filtering through its veined urns.
Verdeia tips
- Remove dry urns: cut them at the base to encourage new healthy growth.
- Give it a calm winter: let it rest in a cool, bright room with reduced watering.
- Repotting: every 2 years in spring, in fresh acidic and light substrate (peat + perlite).
- Avoid: misting, fertilizers, and excessive handling of the urns.
- Note: its colors change with the light — watch its scarlet red hues deepen in summer.
True to the Verdeia spirit, 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: Deep red urns veined with white
- Approximate height: 20 cm
- Pot diameter: 12 cm
- Maximum adult size: up to 30 cm
- Exposure: Bright light to partial shade
- Watering: Rainwater or demineralized water, substrate kept constantly moist
- Substrate: Blonde peat and perlite, without fertilizer
- Care: Easy
- Growth: Medium
- Hardiness: Down to −5 °C (short period, protected pot)
- Special feature: Naturally captures insects
- Toxicity for animals: Non-toxic
Each Sarracenia is unique: the shape and coloration of its decorative pots naturally change with the season, light, and temperature. A living work of nature, between plant art and ecological ingenuity.
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.