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Florida Giant Sundew Dormancy and Winter Protection in North Carolina

Dormancy Timing and Protection

Expect dormancy by mid-November after repeated frosts. Coastal plains: no protection needed. Appalachian mountains: mulch in early-mid December after dormancy confirmed. Spray sulfur fungicide before mulching. Use wood chips, pine needles, straw, or aspen bedding.

Care sheet: cobraplant.com/caresheets

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