Best Time to Repot Pitcher Plants and Flytraps in New York

Question: Westchester County, NY—when to repot Sarracenia and Venus flytraps?

Answer: Around March 1st. Plants are emerging from dormancy, so fresh soil benefits them. Also good time to divide large Sarracenia if desired.

Good Growing!

— Jeff Dallas, Sarracenia Northwest

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