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Net Pots for Darlingtonia: Not Recommended

Derick asks about hydroponic net pots for Darlingtonia, thinking added aeration would help.

Expert Experience: So-So Results, More Problems

Jeff Dallas tried net pots for Darlingtonia with mediocre results. Stolons grow through the mesh, creating unsalvageable plantlets. They don't cool roots as well as expected—terracotta does better.

Good Growing!

Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com

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