Sarracenia flava Wavy, Thin Pitchers in Florida: Needs Full Sun

Zone 10 FL grower: S. flava pitchers thin, wavy, not upright. In tray, original pot/soil.

Cause: Insufficient Light

Thin, wavy, pale pitchers = shade growth. S. flava needs 6+ hours direct sun.

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