💬 Wondering where to trim dead growth on your trumpet pitcher plant? Watch the video for a quick guide on keeping your Sarracenia neat and healthy.
Short Answer
Trim dead pitchers right at the base where they meet the rhizome. Don’t cut into the crown or healthy green growth. If the top is brown but the lower part is still green, remove the crispy part at the top and leave the bottom - it’s still photosynthesising.
Longer Explanation
Trumpet pitcher plants (Sarracenia) grow in cycles. Pitchers naturally age, dry out, or die back during winter dormancy. Cutting them away at the base tidies the plant without harming its rhizome. Keeping the crown intact is important because that’s where fresh pitchers will emerge in spring. By trimming properly, your plant stays neat and channels energy into new, healthy growth.
Growing Tip
During the growing season, remove only the fully brown, dead pitchers. In winter, expect most pitchers to die back - trim them off around August and wait for spring growth. Always keep your plant in a full sun outdoor spot for best colour and growth.
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