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So this year I repotted all my plants into one big planter. Over the winter they did fine but when they started coming back the growth is kind of stunted and scraggly. I have them in 8 hours of sunlight and I think I may have an aphid problem as well. I live in portland oregon and the weather here has been really weird, could this have caused the poor growth? Here are some photos.
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Hi Robert,
Yes, the cool spring weather is partly to blame. New growth is often at the mercy of unstable spring weather. Dramatic temperature changes will cause leaf imperfections. This is part of the risk when growing plants outdoors, and it happens to our plants too.
There's not much you can do for the plant other than hope the sun will come out and the weather warms up. Frankly, I'm tired of this cold dreary weather myself. I'm ready for summer!
Good growing!
Jacob Farin
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If your plant is showing poor growth, discoloration, abnormal leaves or possible infestation, the growers at Sarracenia Northwest can help! Carnivorous plant experts Jeff Dallas and Jacob Farin will help you diagnose the problem and get your plants on the right track. Their no nonsense approach has helped thousands of growers all over the world. They can help you too!
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With over 40 years of combined experience, Jeff and Jacob has definitely taken a straight forward approach to growing carnivorous plants. They have encountered many types of diseases, abnormal growth and infestations related to carnivorous plants, and they know what it takes to get plants looking beautiful and healthy again.
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Authors of Secrets to Growing Beautiful Carnivorous Plants for Your Home and Garden and producers of the Grow Carnivorous Plants! DVD Series. They also produce a monthly video podcast to illustrate how plants cycle through the seasons.
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