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Muddy Rain on Outdoor Carnivorous Plants: Flushing with Caution

A grower's outdoor plants received muddy rain (dust/dirt in air). The expert (Dan) cautions about spring water mineral content; recommends light flushing with distilled water to clean leaves, especially for pitcher plants. Sundews and flytraps are harder to clean. Photos encouraged.

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