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My outdoor Tucson, Az Sarracenia
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Yes I have been watering the pitchers also when I fill their trays. I just watered them and even the small new growths have shriveled up. Hopefully it can make a recovery
My days have been up around 108 to 118 and mights only in the 80s for a while now, if your pot is smaller than what I'm using I'd be concerned about media temperature. The plant itself I believe is likely fine, but the rhizome doesn't wanna see those Temps. Also, if your purp is from northern location it could be even more sensitive to those Temps. Moving it to the shade would likely help.
Slap - Andrew's recommendation makes sense and one other thing comes to mind - are you using low ionic strength water and/or flushing the media so salts don't build up during this period of peak evaporation? We get enough rain that I've never encountered a problem with that (or weeks of 100+ days either), but I know that some people have to deal with it.
I’ll try a flush. I’ve moved the pot to a shadier location
I know this post is a bit dated but I thought I would throw my 2 cents worth in. Take it from someone with experience, cover those plants with a cage of some sort or set up an alarm. Squirrels literally decimated almost my entire collection of CP's this past summer. Fortunately the most recovered but I did lose a couple of really nice plants. I ended up purchasing a couple of these: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078BC54SJ?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
If you need larger they also sell larger ones. Chicken wire works well for the top if you do not trust they will not fall in but I built the centers up also.
Where about in Tucson are you? Lived there until 1974 when mom moved us to Montana. I lived off of Golflinks and El Camino Real. I have an Aunt that lives on Peregrine Way.
If you need larger they also sell larger ones. Chicken wire works well for the top if you do not trust they will not fall in but I built the centers up also.
Where about in Tucson are you? Lived there until 1974 when mom moved us to Montana. I lived off of Golflinks and El Camino Real. I have an Aunt that lives on Peregrine Way.
Hmm. I forgot I had replied to this already.
I remember getting caught in some pretty massive dust storms as a kid. Not fun being pelted in the face with high speed sand.S. Crimson Queen finally pitchered again, opening just a couple days ago. I noticed yesterday the new pitcher was bent over and stuck into the leuco pitchers. ...new predator unlocked!🌪
What about painting that planter white? I Have switched from black/darker pots to white where possible. Seems to drop the media temp down a bit and I live in the PNW.
'Makes me think about the new heat-reflecting paints that are out there.
Yea, that or even the rubberized paint. Both would be a good insulator.
IRC, There is a step by step on making a potter similar to this but also has drain valve, etc. in it. For the life of me I do not recall where it was I seen it but it was very ingenious.I drilled no holes on the bottom of the pot, but 2 on the side. One about 1" up from the bottom and one about half way up the pot. Rubber stoppers will be used to adjust the water level between these. I'll also use the system to drain and flush through the pot to help allow oxygen to get deep and prevent or at least delay stagnant situation that would lead to anaerobic processes. A scotch brite pad has been installed along the wall where the holes are to help prevent the media from coming out. Fred P has been providing his knowledge and support for my test
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Must be nice having all that sun! I have just barely enough sun to grow my carnivores, but not enough for them to color up. Lucky you!
