Question
Hello,

I'm about to cut off all of my sarracenias' leaves for winter. Should their phyllodia be trimmed off too? Or just some of it? Or none of it?

Thanks for your time.

Have a very merry CHRISTmas!

~Elizabeth~

Answer
Hi Elizabeth,

Go ahead and leave the phyllodia.  They are helpful to the plants in spring since they do some photosynthesis, and they don't block light or cause any problems with freezing.  If you did cut them off it won't hurt them.

Good Growing!

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