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Sarracenia flava Rhizome Crowding: When to Divide

S. flava rhizome

S. flava plant

S. flava

S. flava in Miami, 8+ hours sun. Rhizome looks crowded—divide next year?

Not yet. Plant looks very healthy, comfortable in pot. Divide only when outgrowing container (typically every 2–3 years). No evidence of overcrowding stress. Wait a couple more years.

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