Live Plant. Sarracenia Purpurea commonly known as American pitcher plants can be grown in partial shade to full sun where the pitchers will turn from a green with red veins to a deep red/purple color DEVOURS INSECTS SHIPPING - Be sure to have distilled water on hand before your plant arrives. It will be shipped in soil in a 4” x 5” pot so it will arrive in the best possible condition. GREAT CHRISTMAS OR BIRTHDAY GIFTS- These plants make cool gifts! Pitcher Plant Care Tips Height: Leaves 6-in. Flowers up to 1 ft. Light: Purple Pitchers thrive in bright locations with some direct sun. Water: Water generously throughout the growing season, keeping the soil evenly moist. Use rainwater or distilled water because the chemicals & minerals in tap water will harm the plant. Set the pot in a bowel filled with distilled water. Temperature: Cool to average room temperatures & will tolerate a minimum of 40°F/4°C in winter.   Soil: Sarracenia purpurea needs a medium that's free of nutrients and allows good drainage. Use a mixture of 1 part sphagnum peat moss and 1 part perlite or horticultural sand. DO NOT use potting soil or compost because it will kill the plant. Fertilizer: Do not fertilize. This plant is mature enough that it has already bloomed once, and should be due to bloom again soon. I only ship during mild weather in fall & spring. So if you’re interested, buy it now. 1st Photo is Stock Photo. Large 3 Year Old Sarracenia Purpurea Venosa Purple Pitcher Bug Eating Plant