Emergency Treatment for Fungal Rhizome Rot in Sarracenia: Unpotting, Sulfur Spray, and UV Exposure

Emergency Treatment for Fungal Rhizome Rot in Sarracenia: Unpotting, Sulfur Spray, and UV Exposure

Brown, soft rhizomes with wilting pitchers indicate fungus. Common in cultivation, even at our nursery.

Rescue Protocol

1. Unpot; spray rhizomes generously with sulfur fungicide (Safer Brand).
2. Place in bowl of water, growing point above water, in full sun (UV kills fungus). Shield from scorching afternoon sun.
3. Spray daily/every other day for a week; change water simultaneously.
4. Repot in fresh soil; spray again before repotting.
5. Keep in partial sun 1 week for recovery, then full sun.

Success depends on infection severity. Early action gives high survival.

Good growing!