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To Cut or Not to Cut Flopping Sarracenia Pitchers: Nutrient Absorption vs. Aesthetics

Leave Green Pitchers

Flopping but fully green pitchers are still absorbing nutrients from captured prey. Let them finish.

Trim in Winter

Cut brown pitchers in winter. If display demands it, you can trim earlier—minor impact on next year’s growth (some species are so vigorous you won’t notice).

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