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Old 28th September 2008, 07:18 AM
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Default Re: How deep does Sarracenias want it?

Hi Arvin. Generally speaking the two species you are talking about require a 5-6 inch pot. Keep the water level around the 2 inch mark or perhaps a litle higher during the rowing season and keep them just moist when dormant.

To solve the falling pitcher problem try putting some small stakes around the outside of the pots and then use string to get a support. A more radical way (if it is from too much water) wouold be to put a drainage hole in the picture part way up. This will of course limit the amount of prey the picture can trap.
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