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Sarracenia NorthwestU.S.
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Got a carnivorous plant problem? The growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin have helped thousands of growers around the world, and they can help you too. When you submit your question, they will diagnose your situation and offer a solution to help you get your carnivorous plant back on track. |
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Christopher LittrellU.S.
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I am capable of answering questions about the most common carnivorous plants found in cultivation. I have no personal experience with Byblis, Drosophyllum, Aldrovanda, Utricularia, and Heliamphora. I have not cultivated gemmae forming pygmy sundews nor tuberous sundews. For information regarding those aforementioned species, I would suggest contacting other experts. I can answer questions regarding most species of Nepenthes, tropical and temperate Drosera, Sarracenias, and Dionaea. I have some limited experience with growing Pinguicula, Cephalotus, and Darlingtonia. |
Hi Nicole, Plants respond to both temperature and photoperiod to induce dormancy. By now the days are very short, so your plants would be dormant. I would leave them uncovered for a bit longer, or
Hi Mike, This species is a true highlander. Humidity isn't much of a factor as is temperature. This plant likes if fairly mild. The warmer the days, the cooler the nights need to be. An ideal growing
Hi Hughes, Try and find a location that isn't as windy. You just need to find a spot around your house that is more sheltered. It will be easier on your plant that way during very cold weather. You
Hi John, Doing that is just fine. It's also ok if you have a root or two coming out the bottom. Our larger plants often have some coming out of the bottom of the pot. In nature the roots would encounter
Hi Mark, It look like it may not be happy with the pot and the growing conditions. Repot it sometime this winter, and try putting it in a low, wide pots such as a cat litter pan with holes in the bottom
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