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Winter Light Requirements for Dormant Sarracenia in Unheated Storage

Dormant Sarracenia need minimal light. Short-term unheated shed storage during freezes is fine (Portland, OR). Return outdoors when temperatures moderate. Prolonged dark/cold encourages mold and rhizome rot.

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