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Why aren't my plants breaking dormancy?

14 years ago

Hi all,

I'm sure this has already been discussed, but my sarracenia are not showing any signs of new growth.

I just checked the roots and none of them were rotten. I have them in full sun, temps have been in the upper 70s/low 80s for about two weeks now. We did have 4 feet of snow this winter and I'm wondering if that messed them up. They are growing in sphagnum and peat moss, no fertilizers.

~Chris

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mattmega4
14 years ago
can you post pics of your set up and plants to give us a better idea..maybe somebody will see something you missed :)
thrall
14 years ago
what about ur watering habits
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tropichris
Original Author
14 years ago
Oh wait, nevermind. I just found a new pitcher on both of them this morning.
Anyways, I water with distilled water, and let them dry out somewhat over the winter (I keep them somewhat damp over the winter)

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