Red Form Pitcher Plant Venosa Seeds – Carnivorous Plant Seeds for Home Gardens

Red Form Pitcher Plant Venosa is a carnivorous perennial plant valued for its compact growth habit, colorful pitcher-shaped leaves, and distinctive red coloration. It is commonly grown in carnivorous plant collections, bog gardens, terrariums, and specialized containers. The plant performs best in full sun with acidic, nutrient-poor, consistently moist growing media. Suitable for carnivorous plant enthusiasts, Red Form Pitcher Plant Venosa adds unique structure and seasonal interest to outdoor and indoor plant displays.

Features

• Carnivorous perennial plant with a compact rosette growth habit
• Produces red-toned pitcher-shaped leaves
• Suitable for bog gardens, terrariums, and carnivorous plant collections
• Requires acidic, nutrient-poor growing media
• Performs best in full sun
• Suitable for warm temperate growing conditions

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Sarracenia purpurea subsp. venosa
• Common Name (US): Red Form Purple Pitcher Plant, Venosa Pitcher Plant
• Seed Type / Variety: Carnivorous Plant Seed
• Growth Habit: Herbaceous perennial rosette
• USDA Zones: 6–9
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Spring to Fall
• Sowing Season: Winter to Spring
• Sowing Season Months: December–April
• Germination: 30–90 days after cold stratification; may vary depending on conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Acidic, nutrient-poor mix such as sphagnum peat and silica sand
• Watering Needs: High; keep soil consistently wet using distilled or rain water
• Mature Plant Size: 6–12 in tall, 8–18 in spread
• Plant Spacing: 8–12 in apart