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Refrigerator Dormancy for Sarracenia in Tropical Climates: Stem Pruning Tips

A grower in Yucatan (winters in 60s°F) used a refrigerator for Sarracenia dormancy but had a smaller fridge, requiring stem cutting to fit.

Stem Cutting

Safe for most Sarracenia; we cut leaves to the ground in January.
Exceptions: S. purpurea, S. psittacina, and their simple hybrids—leave some leaves.

Alternative

Some Hawaiian growers report Sarracenia surviving without fridge dormancy (short natural dormancy). Flytraps, however, need true dormancy long-term.

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