Pitcher Plant 'Indigestion': Brown Spots from Heavy Insect Capture Are Normal

What You're Seeing

Brown patches mid-pitcher on Sarracenia 'Judith Hindle' and S. areolata result from bacterial breakdown of excessive prey. It's unsightly but harmless.

Management

• Trim off dead pitcher tops; leave green bases to absorb nutrients.
• No treatment needed; the plant handles it naturally.
• Heavy feeding indicates a healthy, active plant.