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Hello. I am dividing my pitcher plants now in NC. Flower buds are showing. Will dividing them now still produce the flowers after repotting? They sure would make a nice show for my "new baby plants" ! Thanks much! Novice, but learning. . .
Hi Holly,
I highly recommend cutting flower buds off if you divide rhizomes. Blooming takes lots of energy away from the plant, and they produce few pitchers if you let them bloom after division.
Since you are new to carnivorous plants, I highly recommend you consider our volume #1 DVD. This will give you hands-on demonstrations on such things as dividing Sarracenia rhizomes, and will help you avoid common mistakes many new growers encounter. We also show you what is a good size at which to divide your plants.
Good Growing!
Jeff Dallas
Sarracenia Northwest
http://www.cobraplant.com
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| Comment | Thanks much Jeff. I have since sent a picture of my plants with the ID question, so I hope it helps out. I did purchase your DVD several yrs back--maybe 2004, as it had a whole file of pictures entitled "2004 photos". Very nice pix! It was the only CD available at the time. At present, the CD is misplaced or hiding under a pile, if you know what I mean. . .but it will be unearthed some time. Thanks again for your expert advice! Holly in NC | ||
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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.
Education/Credentials
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.
No terrariums. No myths. No nonsense.
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