Feeding Mealworms to Sarracenia and Nepenthes: Guidelines and Dormancy Caution

Both genera digest mealworms well, but follow these rules:

One mealworm per plant per month maximum.
Ensure worm fits easily in pitcher—oversized prey rots, causing pitcher browning.
Never feed dormant plants (Sarracenia in winter).

Resource

November video podcast shows seasonal care. cobraplant.com/videos

Good Growing!

Jacob Farin

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