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Sarracenia Recovery After Lawn‑Mower Disaster

Rhizome Survival Is the Key

If the rhizome and growing point are intact, Sarracenia will regrow after being mowed or weed‑whacked. Spring is the best time for such trauma—plants are in active growth.

What to Do

Refill water trays immediately.
Repot any uprooted plants in fresh 1:1 peat/perlite.
Keep in full sun; new pitchers may appear in 4–6 weeks.
Avoid fertilizing during recovery.

Fall damage is riskier because dormancy is approaching.

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