SEEDS: Purple Pitcher Plant > Sarracenia Purpurea ssp venosa f. compact - open pollinated

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• 🌟 Click and Collect - Free pickup in Centurion
• 🚚 Door-to-door courier (full tracking) from R119 with FREE SHIPPING on online orders over R2000 (*excl wholesale)

Description

• SEEDS: Purple Pitcher > Sarracenia Purpurea var venosa (Compact) - open pollinated (hybrids possible)

Our Seeds

• Even with proper storage, seeds will inevitably age as the embryos wither.  This aging process decreases the number of viable seeds or rate of germination
• In order to give you the best possible chance at successful germination, we only sell fresh seeds, harvested within the last two growing seasons
• The seeds we sell are either imported from trusted sellers (including reputable nurseries and private growers) or are harvested from our own plants
• These sarracenia seeds are produced via carefully controlled hand-pollination
• With so many imitations online, all our seeds are genuine carnivorous plant seeds - We guarantee it
• Starting and nurturing your very own carnivorous plant jungle can be extremely rewarding and we regularly conduct random germination tests on the seed available for purchase
• Growing carnivorous plants from seed requires a lot of patience
• Under optimal conditions, trumpet pitcher plant seed usually germinate within 4-8 weeks after a 2 month cold stratification period and may take approximately 5 years to reach maturity
• It is highly recommended to do some research on specific needs prior to placing your seed order, as like with any plant you will grow from seed, we can never absolutely and conclusively guarantee germination
• As this process is mostly a waiting game, it is recommended for the adventure carnivorous plant enthusiast looking for a challenge on the next level 

Sowing Guide

• Our instructional reference guide includes complete sowing instructions for both temperate- and non-temperate carnivorous plants (a link to this reference will be sent via e-mail on completion of your order)
• Trumpet pitchers are temperate carnivorous plants and seed will need a 4-6 week cold stratification period to induce germination  
• There are hundreds of carnivorous plant species, cultivars and varieties around the globe. The internet has some great resources and we highly recommend doing some research on the growing conditions required for each species.  Studying this information, prior to your purchase, would be in your favour
• Conditions differ and as with any other plant you will ever grow from seed, a range of factors may affect germination.  Naturally, we can never absolutely guarantee germination, but we can guarantee one of the most important factors with regards to germination rate:  FRESH SEEDS
• When available the harvest date will be recorded on the seed packet

Ordering

As these products contain organic elements - seeds, seed starter packs and growing media are available to South African customers only

• Seeds only:
• Seeds are exclusively sold via our online store
• Parcels are sent as a bubble wrapped small parcel to minimise damage from handlers
• Besides a customer collect option, we offer various shipping methods for seeds - seed parcels are sent via courier to your door or delivered to Postnet branches nationwide

• Seed kits:
• Don't know where to start?
• Why not order a trumpet pitcher seed kit to get you started
• This tailored starter pack is exclusively available via our online store and is sold separately
• The seed kit contains all the supplies you will need to get you started - Simply sow your seeds as per the instruction leaflet, add clean water, warmth, light and a touch of patience, and you are all set

• Not too phased about cultivars?  We have a mixed set of trumpet pitcher plant seeds available in our range of complete GROW-YOUR-OWN-KITS. Great for beginners!

• Just a quick heads-up: since plants are natural products, you might notice some slight variations when unboxing your plants
• We do our best to make sure the plants you receive look like the ones in the photos, but keep in mind that seasons change and plants grow. Some leaves might fall off, new ones might sprout, and the plants may look a bit different over time
• 99% of what we sell are one-of-a-kind collector items, so you will receive the exact plant pictured. The labels are spot on, so even if the plant looks a bit different, we 100% guarantee it's the real deal. Also, all the photos you see are of our own plants unless we mention otherwise. We update images occasionally to keep things fresh. If you want to see updated pictures before you buy, just let us know – we're happy to help!