Pot Size: 3.5"
Accepted Scientific Name: Sarracenia ‘Velet’
Origin and Habitat:
Sarracenia ‘Velet’ is a cultivated hybrid, likely involving Sarracenia leucophylla and Sarracenia rubra or related species. It does not occur naturally in the wild but is bred in cultivation for ornamental appeal and vigor. Like its parent species, it is best grown in conditions mimicking southeastern U.S. bogs—acidic, nutrient-poor wetlands with constant moisture and high light exposure. These hybrids thrive in shallow peat bogs or artificial containers that receive full sun and maintain cool, moist roots. The hybrid is adapted to seasonal fluctuations with winter dormancy and vigorous summer growth.
Description:
Sarracenia ‘Velet’ features elegant, upright pitchers reaching 10–18 in tall, with narrow tubes and a ruffled hood. The pitcher body is flushed with deep burgundy to wine-red tones, often accented with subtle veining and darker lids, giving the plant a velvety, polished appearance. In spring, the plant produces a nodding, 2–2.5 in wide flower on an 18–24 in stalk. The petals are deep rose to reddish-purple and slightly reflexed, blooming for several weeks and offering a pleasant fragrance that attracts pollinators.
Cultivation:
Zone: USDA 6–9
Temperature: Tolerates –5 °C during dormancy to 35 °C in summer if roots remain wet
Growth rate: Moderate to fast; develops robust clumps within 2–3 growing seasons
Soil: 2 parts peat moss to 1 part pumice; avoid fertilizers or compost in planting mix
Watering: Keep pots standing in 1–2 in of rainwater or distilled water; soil should remain constantly moist
Fertilizing: No Fertilizer.
Light: Full sun is essential for color development and strong pitcher growth; provide 6–8 h of direct light daily
Pests and Diseases: Watch for aphids, spider mites, or scale; root rot or fungal issues may arise in poor air circulation or overly wet, shaded conditions
Propagation:
Divide mature rhizomes in early spring for best results. Seed propagation is possible but requires cold stratification for 6–8 weeks and can take several years to maturity.
