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Sarracenia flava Flower Bud Didn't Open: Not Necessarily Bad

S. flava bloomed last spring, this year flower bud visible but didn't develop. NJ. Bad sign? Why?

Expert Answer: Normal Variation

Jacob Farin: many factors affect flowering—winter conditions, spring weather. Unusually cool spring may have affected it. Not necessarily bad. Ensure plant follows care recommendations for healthy growth.

Good growing!
Jacob Farin

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