Sarracenia & VFT Deformities: Moss Indicates Repot Time, Wind Curling

Grower's VFT has dense tall moss; new trap slightly deformed. S. 'Dana's Delight' second pitcher curled under, third ahead.

VFT

Moss not harmful but signals old pot. Move to 6" pot—VFTs love space. Deformity likely from aphids/bugs during formation; new growth fine.

'Dana's Delight' is late-season; second pitcher curling normal for spring (solstice ~month away). Will produce spectacular pitchers late summer.

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