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Falling Sarracenia leucophylla Pitchers: Light Deficiency

Andrew in NYC has two young S. leucophylla with flopping pitchers. Conditions: ~20 ppm water, 8 hrs direct sun (11 AM–7 PM), recent soil erosion/semi-repotting.

Falling Pitcher

Jeff Dallas: Photo shows classic low-light signs—long wispy pitchers, no color. Check for balcony overhangs or building shade. Move further out for more sun. Also, S. leucophylla produces phyllodia in mid-summer heat, then large pitchers in late summer/fall as weather cools.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
https://www.cobraplant.com

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