Jason from Arizona shows his S. alata (purchased 1.5 years ago) with thin, underdeveloped pitchers all last year despite full sun and Osmocote pellets. He asks for thoughts.
Jacob Farin says this is typical for early season and not unusual even in its native habitat. The name alata refers to the prominent wings (alae) on pitchers. The best pitchers appear after summer heat breaks and cooler weather arrives. The plant needs a hot period followed by a cool period to produce showy pitchers.
Good Growing!
Jacob Farin
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