{"id":92242,"date":"2026-06-05T16:28:33","date_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:28:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/produto\/uncategorized\/carnivorous-plant-sarracenia-farnhamii-vogel-9-cm-pot\/"},"modified":"2026-06-05T16:28:33","modified_gmt":"2026-06-05T15:28:33","slug":"carnivorous-plant-sarracenia-farnhamii-vogel-9-cm-pot","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/hortodocampogrande.pt\/en\/produto\/1-plants\/indoor-plants\/carnivorous-plant-sarracenia-farnhamii-vogel-9-cm-pot\/","title":{"rendered":"Carnivorous Plant – Sarracenia ‘Farnhamii’ \/ ‘Vogel’ (9 cm pot)"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are about 500 species of carnivorous (insectivorous) plants. Most store-bought plants are hybrids\/cultivars (human creations), usually originating from crosses between species like Sarracenia rubra<\/em> and Sarracenia leucophylla<\/em>. The genus Sarracenia was the first group of “pitcher plants” discovered by European naturalists, and also the first group cultivated by horticulturists in Europe. Their pitcher-shaped leaf structure, in purple and green tones, is not only cold-resistant but also very attractive, with the capacity to store a large amount of prey\u2014sometimes to the point where the leaf bends under the weight. Their characteristic pitchers act as natural traps: attracting insects through color, nectar, and scent. Once inside the pitcher, insects find it difficult to escape and are eventually digested by the plant. Weather conditions in mainland Portugal are favorable for Sarracenia, which benefits more from being placed outdoors than indoors. Still, they can be kept indoors near a window to receive plenty of direct light and ventilation, ensuring they stay away from heating\/cooling systems. Like most carnivorous plants, it lives in moist, swampy soils and enjoys a constantly wet substrate, requiring at least 4 hours of sun per day. Since carnivorous plants are adapted to nutrient-poor soils, they don’t need fertilizing!<\/p>\n

Scientific name<\/strong>: Sarracenia ‘Farnhamii’<\/em> and Sarracenia ‘Vogel’<\/em>
Common names<\/strong>: Sarracenia, Pitcher plant
Family<\/strong>: Sarraceniaceae<\/em>
Origin<\/strong>: North America (hybrid cultivars obtained in cultivation from species native to the United States and Canada)
Category<\/strong>: Outdoor carnivorous plant (can be kept indoors only in very bright spots)
Approximate height<\/strong>: 15 cm
Pot diameter<\/strong>: 9 cm<\/p>\n

CUIDADOS<\/strong>
Light<\/strong>: Needs plenty of light and benefits from several hours of direct sun per day (about 4 to 8 hours). The more sun exposure, the more vigorous the pitchers and the more intense their colors. In very hot regions, it may benefit from some protection during the hottest hours of summer. WATCH THE BALANCE BETWEEN LIGHT AND WATERING! It is a plant that benefits from lots of light but also needs the substrate to be kept constantly moist.
Watering<\/strong>: During the growing season (spring and summer), keep the pot permanently on a saucer with about 1 to 2 cm of water, never letting the substrate dry out. Avoid watering directly onto the plant. Preferably use rainwater. Alternatively, you can use distilled or demineralized water. This is essential, as the idea is to recreate swamp conditions as closely as possible! AVOID watering with TAP WATER or MINERAL WATER, as the mineral salts they contain will kill the plant.
Temperature<\/strong>: Needs a period of vegetative rest during winter\u2014the so-called “Winter Dormancy.” Low temperatures at that time help ensure healthy and vigorous growth the following spring. During this phase, growth naturally slows down and some pitchers may dry out.
Soil<\/strong>: Acidic substrate, nutrient-poor, with high water retention capacity. Ideally, a specific carnivorous plant mix based on peat and perlite, or high-quality sphagnum moss.
Fertilization<\/strong>: Does not require fertilization. Sarracenias get the nutrients they need by catching insects. Applying fertilizers can damage the plant.
Pruning<\/strong>: Remove only dry or darkened pitchers and leaves near the base of the plant. During the dormancy period, it’s normal for some of the foliage to dry out.
Pet Friendly<\/strong>: Considered a safe plant for pets.<\/p>\n

Fun Facts<\/strong>: Sarracenias naturally live in acidic, nutrient-poor bogs, where competition with other plants is reduced. Since the soil is extremely poor, these plants evolved to supplement their nutrition by catching insects. When they receive the right amount of light, the pitchers become taller, sturdier, and show more intense colors, with well-defined veins and more vibrant red tones.<\/p>\n

WARNING! Representative photograph \u2013 the image shown is of a specimen in stock at the time the product was added to the online catalog and is for reference only. The plant supplied will be similar to the photograph, but may vary in shape, appearance, or size depending on its growth cycle stage (e.g., leaf shade, presence or absence of flowers, etc.). The indicated height includes the plastic pot shown in the photograph.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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