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Sarracenia Flava New Pitcher Brown Spot: Slug Damage or Fungus?

Inspect for Pests and Rot

A rapidly spreading brown spot on a new S. flava pitcher in Colorado (full sun, 25ppm water, 50/50 peat/perlite) suggests slug/snail bite early in development or botrytis. Dig around rhizome: check for grey/white fungus, brown rhizome/roots. Treat if found. Otherwise, monitor.

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