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We carefully pack and ship every plant to arrive healthy and ready to grow.
If your plant arrives damaged or unhappy, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos, and weāll replace it or issue store credit ā no plant parent left behind.
Please note that a heat pack must be purchased from November - March in order to leverage our Live Arrival Guarantee as we cannot guarantee plant survival in cold weather conditions.
āļø Reminder to Order a Heat Pack if Cold
Cold weather shipping alertĀ
If temperatures in your area drop below 40Ā°F at any point between the shipping location (California) and your destination, we strongly recommend adding a heat pack to protect your plant during transit and ensure it arrives firm, healthy, and stress-free.
If your plant arrives damaged or unhappy, contact us within 48 hours of delivery with photos, and weāll replace it or issue store credit ā no plant parent left behind.
Please note that a heat pack must be purchased from November - March in order to leverage our Live Arrival Guarantee as we cannot guarantee plant survival in cold weather conditions.
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Wild Wonders Oasis does not currently ship outside of the United States. Only digital products can be purchased Internationally.
š©ø Sarracenia Purpurea ā The Gothic Bug-Munching Beauty You Didnāt Know You Needed! (Large)
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š©øSarracenia Purpurea ā The Gothic Bug-Munching Beauty You Didnāt Know You Needed!
Say hello to the Sarracenia Purpurea, the vampire queen of the carnivorous plant world! With its deep purple pitchers, sinister curves, and appetite for unsuspecting insects, this plant isnāt just coolāitās downright badass. If Wednesday Addams started a garden, this would be front and center.
āļø Thrives in the Spotlight ā Loves full sun, and the more light it gets, the darker and more dramatic those purple tones become. Itās basically photosynthesizing in fishnets.
š¦ Drinks Like a Swamp Witch ā Keep that soil wet and boggy, darling! Sarracenia Purpurea is a wetland native, and dry soil is its mortal enemy. (Rainwater or distilled water onlyātap water gives it the ick.)
Bug Buffet, Party of One ā Those eerie little pitchers? Theyāre insect traps, luring in gnats, flies, and other pests with sweet nectar and then digesting them like a goth smoothie.
Perfect for bog gardens, creepy cute terrariums, or anyone who wants a plant with both style and attitude, the Sarracenia Purpurea is a conversation piece, pest control system, and Halloween decoration all in one.
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š¹ Care Tips (aka, the easy life)
- Loves the sun, so find it a bright, sunny spot and watch it grow strong!
- Keep the soil moistāthis plant enjoys a boggy, damp environment. Use only distilled, reverse osmosis, or rainwater. Top-down watering 2-4 times a week, water should be leaking from the drainage holes in the bottom.
- Let it handle the insect situation. Itāll feast on flies and other bugs, saving you the trouble of any pest control. If grown indoors it will need the occasional feeding every 2-3 weeks.
- Temperature ranges are 50-90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Plant Sizing Guide
What Size Am I Getting? Let's Break It Down.
We get itāplant sizes can be confusing. Is a āsmallā the size of a golf ball or a grapefruit? Donāt worry, weāve got you covered. Below is a quick guide to help you understand what each size means when shopping our plants. Measurements refer to the plant body, not including the pot (unless noted).
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Tiny
- Baby plants or starter plugs. May be rooted or freshly cut. 0.5"ā1.5" wide.
- Example: Butterwort plug, small seedling
Small
- Young plant, well-rooted, 1.5"ā3" wide or tall.
- Example: Aeonium cutting, sundew cluster
Medium
- Established plant, 3"ā5" wide/tall. Ready for repotting or display.
- Example: 2ā3 year-old cactus, flowering flytrap
Large
- Mature plant, 5"ā8" wide/tall. Great for centerpieces or statement planters.
- Example: Dioscorea elephantipes, pitcher plant
XL (Collector Size)
- Rare or mature specimen, 8"+ or unusually large or sculptural in form.
- Example: Caudex giants, multi-head aeoniums
š¦ Note:
- Pot sizesĀ (if included) are listed separately on product pages.
- Some species naturally stay smallāeven large ones might only be a few inches wide. Check individual listings for details.
- Photos are of representative plantsāyour plant may vary slightly (because natureās not into clones).
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