Heat Wave Fried My Sarracenia and Flytraps? Rehydrate, Don't Shade, Wait for Regrowth

Damage Assessment

87°F shouldn't kill established plants if they had water. "Crispy" tops = desiccation from missed watering, not heat alone.

Recovery Plan

1. Restore constant water tray immediately.
2. Do NOT shade. Shading creates new problems (weak growth).
3. Cut off dead foliage.
4. Wait 2–3 weeks.

Regrowth Potential

• Sarracenia: Often resprout from rhizome.
• D. dichotoma: Thick roots, Australian drought tolerance — may reshoot.
• Flytraps: Iffy, but give them 2 weeks before giving up.

Root Cause

Week away = missed watering. Auto-watering or plant-sitter essential for summer vacations.