Trimming Brown Sarracenia Pitchers Full of Insects

Question: One of my Sarracenia pitchers is turning brown all around from being packed with insects. Should I trim it off or leave it?

Answer

Hi John,

This is very common. Just cut off the top of the pitcher, but leave the lower portion that still contains bugs. The plant can finish extracting nutrients from the trapped insects.

Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
www.cobraplant.com