Scarlet Belle Pitcher Plant

Scarlet Belle Pitcher Plant

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Description:

This carnivorous plant consists of a rosette of ascending basal leaves that are tubular in shape; fragrant, deep burgundy blooms rise on stalks from the center of the rosette in late spring to early summer; a unique and stunning addition to indoor pots

Features & Attributes

Scarlet Belle Pitcher Plant features showy fragrant nodding burgundy flowers rising above the foliage from late spring to mid summer. Its attractive recurved leaves remain white in color with distinctive scarlet veins throughout the year.

This is an herbaceous houseplant with an upright spreading habit of growth. This plant should not require much pruning, except when necessary to keep it looking its best.

Planting & Growing

When grown indoors, Scarlet Belle Pitcher Plant can be expected to grow to be only 6 inches tall at maturity extending to 10 inches tall with the flowers, with a spread of 12 inches. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 2 years. This houseplant will do well in a location that gets either direct or indirect sunlight, although it will usually require a more brightly-lit environment than what artificial indoor lighting alone can provide. It is quite adaptable, prefering to grow in average to wet conditions, and will even tolerate some standing water. The surface of the soil should be kept consistently moist all of the time, and you should expect to water this plant two or more times each week, especially if it's growing in a low-humidity environment. Be aware that your particular watering schedule may vary depending on its location in the room, the pot size, plant size and other conditions; if in doubt, ask one of our experts in the store for advice. It is particular about its soil conditions, with a strong preference for rich, acidic soil. Contact the store for specific recommendations on pre-mixed potting soil for this plant.

There are many factors that will affect the ultimate height, spread and overall performance of a plant when grown indoors; among them, the size of the pot it's growing in, the amount of light it receives, watering frequency, the pruning regimen and repotting schedule. Use the information described here as a guideline only; individual performance can and will vary. Please contact the store to speak with one of our experts if you are interested in further details concerning recommendations on pot size, watering, pruning, repotting, etc.

-- THIS IS A HOUSEPLANT AND IS NOT MEANT TO SURVIVE THE WINTER OUTDOORS IN OUR CLIMATE --