Sarracenia Tray Water Too Hot in Riverside, CA? Shade Pot Sides

Clear trays, hot climate, worry about root cooking? Dark trays reduce algae. Roots tolerate heat, but:

• Shade pot sides (cacti, barriers) during peak summer.
• Water ≤¼ up pot.
• Top-water in extreme heat (aerates soil).

We use high-sided kiddie pools at nursery for side-shading.