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Relocating a New Bog Garden: How Long Can CPs Tolerate Low Light?

New in-ground bog gets only 2 hours direct sun. Relocating—rerouting sprinklers will take time. How long can new transplants (Sarracenia, flytraps, sundews) handle insufficient light?

Sarracenia: weeks. Flytraps and sundews: days to a week before decline.

Best Strategy

Pot up flytraps and sundews temporarily; move to full sun.
Complete new bog construction within a week.
Replant all together.
Minimizes transition shock (leaf burn from sudden full sun).

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