{"product_id":"sarracenia-scarlet","title":"Sarracenia Scarlet Belle (Scarlet Pitcher Plant) H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm","description":"\u003csection id=\"sarracenia-scarlet-belle\" class=\"product-content verdeia-product\"\u003e\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\u003cheader class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"product-highlights\"\u003e🌞 Bright light to partial shade • 💧 Rainwater only • 🦟 Insectivorous carnivorous plant • 🐾 Non-toxic • 📏 H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarracenia 'Scarlet Belle'\u003c\/strong\u003e is a perennial hybrid carnivorous plant with compact, symmetrical pitchers, veined with ivory white on a scarlet red background — a striking colour contrast that makes it one of the most ornamental pitcher plants in the catalogue. Its capture mechanism is passive: insects are attracted by the pitchers' nectar, slip inside and are slowly digested, without any intervention.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-description-lead\"\u003eNative to the swamps of North America, it stands out within the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sarracenia\"\u003eSarracenia collection\u003c\/a\u003e for its most compact and colourful pitchers — bright scarlet red on ivory white, more contrasting and luminous than most other varieties. Its hardiness down to −5 °C also makes it one of the carnivorous plants best suited to \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/plantas-de-exterior\"\u003eoutdoor locations\u003c\/a\u003e during the milder months.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/header\u003e\u003c!-- QUELLE VARIÉTÉ DE SARRACENIA CHOISIR ? --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"varietes-title\" id=\"varietes-sarracenia\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"varietes-title\"\u003eWhich Sarracenia variety should you choose?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/sarracenia\"\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/a\u003e has pitchers with distinct colours and shapes. Here is how \u003cstrong\u003e'Scarlet Belle'\u003c\/strong\u003e compares within the range:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSarracenia 'Scarlet Belle'\u003c\/strong\u003e (this plant) — compact scarlet red pitchers veined with ivory white, H20 cm. The most contrasting and ornamental in a small format.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sarracenia-judith-hindle\"\u003eSarracenia 'Judith Hindle'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — upright pitchers in red, green and intense purple, H30 cm. The most colourful and tallest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sarracenia-maroon-o12-h23\"\u003eSarracenia 'Maroon'\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — deep purple pitchers, almost burgundy, H23 cm. The darkest and most dramatic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sarracenia-catesbaei\"\u003eSarracenia Catesbaei\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — elegant green and red bicolour pitchers. The most classic bicolour variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sarracenia-venosa-12cm-h20cm\"\u003eSarracenia Venosa\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — highly veined green and red pitchers, compact growth, H20 cm. The most graphic in its veining.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sarracenia-psittacina\"\u003eSarracenia Psittacina\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — parrot-shaped pitchers lying close to the ground, trailing growth. The most unusual.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sarracenia-escarlata\"\u003eSarracenia Escarlata\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — bright scarlet red pitchers, slender growth. The most flamboyant in pure red.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sarracenia-farnhamii\"\u003eSarracenia Farnhamii\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e — pale green pitchers veined with red, slender growth. The most delicate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eThe capture mechanism and requirements differ from one species to another among \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/plantas-carnivoras-interior-guia-completa\"\u003ecarnivorous plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- EXPOSITION \u0026 EMPLACEMENT --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"exposition-title\" id=\"exposition-emplacement\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"exposition-title\"\u003eExposure \u0026amp; placement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSarracenia 'Scarlet Belle'\u003c\/strong\u003e needs bright light for its pitchers to develop intense color - the stronger the light, the more pronounced the scarlet red and ivory white contrast. However, avoid harsh full sun behind glass, which can scorch the pitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal exposure:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to partial shade - east- or west-facing windowsill, conservatory, or sheltered balcony.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutdoors (April–October):\u003c\/strong\u003e ideal outdoors in a humid, well-ventilated spot sheltered from the wind, for brighter colors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e dormancy in a cool (5–10 °C), bright room from November to March.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTemperature:\u003c\/strong\u003e tolerates temperatures down to −5 °C for short periods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubstrate:\u003c\/strong\u003e sphagnum peat and perlite, with no added fertilizer or nutrients.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: the color and shape of the pitchers naturally change according to the season and the amount of light received.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- ARROSAGE \u0026 ENTRETIEN --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"arrosage-title\" id=\"arrosage-entretien\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"arrosage-title\"\u003eWatering \u0026amp; care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all bog plants, Sarracenia requires perfectly pure water and constantly moist substrate. Tap water, even filtered, contains minerals that damage the roots - this is the most common mistake with carnivorous plants, and one of the easiest \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/diagnostico-de-problemas-de-plantas-de-interior-identificar-y-resolver-los-sintomas-comunes\"\u003eplant problems\u003c\/a\u003e to avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e exclusively rainwater, distilled, or demineralized water - never tap water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMethod:\u003c\/strong\u003e bottom watering - keep 1 to 2 cm of water in the saucer at all times during spring and summer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWinter:\u003c\/strong\u003e keep the substrate just moist, without continuously standing water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFertilizer:\u003c\/strong\u003e none - the pitchers provide all the natural nutrition it needs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMisting:\u003c\/strong\u003e unnecessary - substrate humidity is sufficient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003eEach plant is unique: water requirements naturally vary according to room temperature, pot size, and season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- IDÉES DÉCO \u0026 ASSOCIATIONS VÉGÉTALES --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"deco-title\" id=\"associations-deco\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"deco-title\"\u003eDecorating ideas \u0026amp; plant combinations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe scarlet red and ivory white contrast of the pitchers of \u003cstrong\u003eSarracenia 'Scarlet Belle'\u003c\/strong\u003e makes it a decorative plant in its own right - its compact, symmetrical growth habit allows it to fit into more limited spaces than other Sarracenia. To create a complete carnivorous collection, explore our \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/carnivoras\"\u003erange of carnivorous plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a carnivorous collection on a windowsill:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/drosera-capensis-rossolis-del-cabo\"\u003eDrosera Capensis\u003c\/a\u003e and a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/dionaea-muscipula-atrapamoscas-venus-maceta-12cm-altura-12cm\"\u003eDionaea Muscipula\u003c\/a\u003e for a trio of different mechanisms - passive trapping by pitchers, sticky tentacles, and active jaw traps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn a duo of contrasting pitcher plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e pair it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sarracenia-judith-hindle\"\u003eSarracenia 'Judith Hindle'\u003c\/a\u003e to play with two contrasting styles — Scarlet Belle's compact scarlet-red and white pitchers alongside Judith Hindle's taller burgundy-red and green pitchers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn an open terrarium:\u003c\/strong\u003e its compact H20 cm size is ideal for a terrarium arrangement — place it in a transparent glass container so light passes through the veined pitchers and reveals their structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative pot and color palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e the red and white contrast of the pitchers stands out particularly well against a cream \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/maceta-lago-redonda-crema-7cm\"\u003eLago decorative pot\u003c\/a\u003e — a neutral background that enhances the pitchers' vivid colors without competing with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CONSEILS VERDEIA --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"tips-title\" id=\"tips\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"tips-title\"\u003eVerdeia tips\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"verdeia-tips\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCut dry pitchers at the base:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pitchers naturally turn black at the end of the season — remove them cleanly at the base as soon as they are completely dry to encourage the growth of new, vigorous pitchers in spring.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRespect the winter dormancy:\u003c\/strong\u003e between November and March, place it in a cool (5–10 °C), bright room and reduce watering — this dormancy is essential for the plant to regain vigor and produce beautiful, colorful pitchers in spring. Its \u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/consejos\/ciclo-vida-plantas-interior-dormir-crecimiento-floracion\"\u003elife cycle\u003c\/a\u003e includes a true winter dormancy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAvoid handling the pitchers:\u003c\/strong\u003e the pitchers are fragile, and their digestion is a natural process that can last several weeks — avoid touching them, introducing insects artificially, or forcing their mechanism.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c!-- CARACTÉRISTIQUES TECHNIQUES --\u003e\u003csection aria-labelledby=\"caract-title\" id=\"caracteristiques\" class=\"product-section\"\u003e\u003ch2 id=\"caract-title\"\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"tech-details\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBotanical name:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem\u003eSarracenia\u003c\/em\u003e 'Scarlet Belle'\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCommon name:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scarlet pitcher plant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFamily:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sarraceniaceae\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e North America\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e H20 cm | Pot Ø12 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMature size:\u003c\/strong\u003e up to 30 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight:\u003c\/strong\u003e bright light to partial shade\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWatering:\u003c\/strong\u003e rainwater or demineralized water only, substrate kept constantly moist\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth:\u003c\/strong\u003e moderate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardiness:\u003c\/strong\u003e down to −5 °C for short periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eToxicity:\u003c\/strong\u003e non-toxic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecorative style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Botanical \/ Collection \/ Contemporary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e compact scarlet-red pitchers veined with ivory white, passive insect capture, hardy perennial with winter dormancy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"micro-tip\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEach plant is unique: the photos show a representative example. The color and shape of the pitchers naturally evolve according to the season and light levels.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Everspring","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56237149978889,"sku":"16139","price":32.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/1006\/5673\/files\/sarracenia-scarlet-belle-plante-carnivore-o12cm-20cm-verdeia-9668827.jpg?v=1775230292","url":"https:\/\/verdeia.eu\/en\/products\/scarlet-pitcher-plant","provider":"Verdeia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}