Sarracenia Deformed New Growth: High Mineral Water and Aphids

Grower (South Africa) has deformed new growth on Sarracenia, tiny yellow insects. Insecticide struggles to control. Suspects thrips.

Two Issues: Water Quality + Aphids

Photo shows high mineral water signs (brown tips on new growth). Test tap water—use only low-mineral water. Soil = peat + perlite only (no compost/garden soil).

Curled emerging leaves = aphids (attack before dew forms). Topical spray (pyrethrin) = every 7 days (breaks down in 48 hrs). Systemic = every 30 days. Watch video.

Wait for new growth to replace damaged leaves. Trim brown tips. If high-mineral water used, repot in fresh peat/perlite + switch to distilled.

South Africa: plant may be entering dormancy (shortening days). Brown leaves normal. But primary issues: water + aphids.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin