{"product_id":"sarracenia-bug-bat-trumpet-pitcher-carnivorous-plant","title":"Sarracenia BUG BAT Trumpet Pitcher Carnivorous Plant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Sarracenia Bug Bat Trumpet Pitcher Carnivorous Plant's unique appearance plant employs the same trapping mechanism as Darlingtonia californica, using a small entrance in the pitcher mouth, which prey goes through in search of more nectar that was produced by the plant on the rim of the pitcher mouth. The prey is then confused by light shining through what appear to be false exits (or \"windows\") and crawls toward the brighter area down into the pitcher. Criss-crossed downward-facing hairs densely line the interior of the pitcher, forcing the prey further into the pitcher to an area where digestive enzymes such as proteases are prevalent in the liquid. The pitchers of the parrot pitcher plant do not function as pitfall traps like those of its relatives. Instead, this species utilizes the \"lobster trap\" method of prey capture. Lured to its pitchers by their bright colors, insects gradually explore the traps.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese plants thrive in humid environments and should only be watered with distilled or rainwater. They are sensitive to minerals, fluoride, and chlorine, which can cause yellowing or browning of their leaves. Additionally, avoid using regular soil, as it's too rich in nutrients for them. Instead, we offer \u003ca data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/www.verdantlyfe.com\/products\/sphagnum-moss-brick-approx-0-33lbs?_pos%3D1%26_psq%3Dsphagn%26_ss%3De%26_v%3D1.0\u0026amp;source=gmail\u0026amp;ust=1730846448151000\u0026amp;usg=AOvVaw04n4PZ_RtK9HZGoVfY92eA\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verdantlyfe.com\/products\/sphagnum-moss-brick-approx-0-33lbs?_pos=1\u0026amp;_psq=sphagn\u0026amp;_ss=e\u0026amp;_v=1.0\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSphagnum Moss\u003c\/a\u003e, which is the ideal medium for their growth. They prefer bright light. Fluorescent or other cool-temperature grow lights can be used for the indoor cultivation of smaller species. A terrarium of smaller carnivorous plants under such lights can make a great starter set-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether kept indoors or outdoors, there’s no need for regular feeding. They will naturally catch gnats or flies from the air, which provides them with the nourishment they need to stay healthy and vibrant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e in:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiana Planter 3\" Ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e - This plant comes packaged in a white round porcelain planter pot almost 4\" ready for your home or office space with a bamboo tray to catch drips when watered.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWanda Planter 3\" Ceramic\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e- \u003c\/strong\u003e3D Hexagon Planter that includes a bamboo tray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOlympia Planter - \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCeramic 3.5\"\u003c\/strong\u003e marble planter \u003c\/span\u003ecomes packaged in our elegant grey-white marbled style cylindrical porcelain planter raised on a white metal stand. This planter does come with a hole for drainage.\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaphne 4.5\" Ceramic Planter\u003c\/strong\u003e - This includes a rose gold tray that captures the drips of water from your plant.  \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eIf your plant needs added humidity our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.verdantlyfe.com\/products\/rose-gold-monogramed-mister\"\u003ePlant Mister \u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ewould make a perfect addition to your plant shelf for both function and beauty.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2827\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn more on the following links:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2827\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verdantlyfe.com\/blogs\/plant-lyfe\/skilled-tiny-hunters-the-carnivorous-plants?_pos=15\u0026amp;_sid=a8f6076dd\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkilled \"Tiny Hunters\" Carnivorous Plants\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2928\" data-start=\"2827\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verdantlyfe.com\/blogs\/plant-lyfe\/venus-flytrap-your-care-guide-to-this-indoor-carnivorous-plant?_pos=25\u0026amp;_sid=a228ec3d2\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVenus Flytrap | Your Care Guide to this Indoor Carnivorous Plant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verdantlyfe.com\/blogs\/plant-lyfe\/enjoy-summer-more-thanks-to-your-carnivorous-plants?_pos=2\u0026amp;_sid=970e3662e\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnjoy Summer More, Thanks to Your Carnivorous Plants!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for more plant goodies? Check out our accessories \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.verdantlyfe.com\/collections\/accessories\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003eere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOur plants are shipped from our indoor greenhouse in South Florida. Please note all our plants are one of a kind and if you want to message us we can send you a picture of the exact one you will receive. The product image here is intended to be the best representation of what you can expect to receive but yours may have slightly less or more growth depending on the crop we have when your order is placed. Any lifestyle pictures are meant to demonstrate how a fully grown or more mature plant looks for you to get a sense of it in your space.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Verdant Lyfe","offers":[{"title":"Diana Ceramic 3\"","offer_id":45913185812616,"sku":"810079157549","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Wanda Ceramic 3\"","offer_id":45913185845384,"sku":"810079157594","price":38.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Daphne Ceramic 4.5\"","offer_id":45913185878152,"sku":"810079159093","price":58.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0717\/4648\/6408\/files\/Bug_Bat_in.Daphne-3.jpg?v=1780007100","url":"https:\/\/www.natesgardensupply.com\/products\/sarracenia-bug-bat-trumpet-pitcher-carnivorous-plant","provider":"Nate's Garden Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}