Watering Methods, Repotting Adjustments, Phyllodia Care, and Soil Layering

Watering: Top-watering is ideal—nature's method. Tray watering causes summer anoxia (rotten egg smell at water line). Greenhouse plants may need winter bottom-watering to reduce Botrytis risk, but outdoor plants benefit from rain, wind, and UV. Repotting settling: Dormant plants can be gently lifted within 1-2 days post-repotting—no harm. Phyllodia: Leave on S. flava and S. oreophila—they photosynthesize. Trimming others is fine. Soil layering: Pure peat bottom layer prevents perlite floating—smart technique. Reverse layering (perlite bottom) improves drainage for Darlingtonia.