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I live in Forest Grove, Oregon. The plant is in a large bog garden with good drainage. The soil in this section under/surrounding the plant is peat/sand/perlite/pumice, depth 18 inches. It was transplanted from the pot it came in to the bog this winter after it had already turned red.
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My question: Is this a normal color for this time of year or did I kill it? It was green the end of last summer when I got it and was growing well, but turned red over winter. I don't see any signs of new growth yet as I do in my sarracenia, flytraps, and sundews, and am getting concerned about it.
Thank you for your time,
Djoni
The color of your plant is completely normal at this time of the year. The pitchers typically turn deep red throughout the winter months and in strong sunlight. Our plants look like that. Give your plant a bit more time. They tend come out of dormancy a bit later than Sarracenia. Typically we see new growth in late April through mid May. Your plant looks healthy, and the pitchers from the previous season appear turgid and firm. If you don't see any new growth by mid May, write back for further assistance.
Good growing!
Jacob Farin
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