Reviving Shipping-Damaged Sarracenia and Drosera

Reviving Shipping-Damaged Sarracenia and Drosera

Received bare-root plants with crushed pitchers and a broken flower stalk? Here's the recovery plan.

Immediate Steps

• Contact the nursery—document damage for guarantees.
• Pot immediately in correct media (50/50 peat/perlite).
• Cut off the flower stalk and severely damaged leaves.
• Keep partially damaged leaves for photosynthesis.

Drosera capensis

You can cut all leaves to the base—South African sundews often respond with vigorous new growth. Or leave them and trim after new leaves emerge.

Patience

Recovery takes weeks to months. Focus on optimal conditions: pure water, bright light, stable temps. New growth will be fully acclimated to your environment.