Saving a Sarracenia alata from Root Rot

A Sarracenia alata from Sarracenia Northwest suffered root rot after water tray fluctuations (drying out, then overfilling). Other plants in the same tray are fine. Leaves are browning, new pitchers affected.

Emergency Triage

1. Unpot and inspect rhizome for brown, mushy patches.
2. Cut away all dead tissue.
3. Remove unhealthy leaves (they harbor Botrytis).
4. Spray rhizome with sulfur-based or Bayer Disease Control fungicide.
5. Repot in fresh peat media.

S. alata is tough; it may produce only small leaves or phyllodia this season but should recover by next year. Provide extra winter protection.