Indigestion

[linuxman]

Hi,

Many of my sarracenias have caught so many insects they've come out in brown splotches round the dead insects. I found a previous thread which mentions the same thing (I think) : http://www.cpukforum.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=28541

What's the accepted wisdom on how to treat this problem? Just leave it or crop the pitchers below the rot? Seems a shame to prevent the plants catching prey but it does spoil their look. BTW all my plants are in a cool greenhouse.

Many thanks,

[Loakesy]

As long as the rest of the leaf is still alive it will continue to catch and digest insects - and photosynthesise.

Edited July 21, 2010 by Loakesy

[James O'Neill]

As it fills up I get a skewer and push all the dead insects down, so the insect level doesn't get too high. It's a smelly job sometimes

[linuxman]

Yes, despite the decay insects are still attracted to the plants. So, it's OK to leave things as they are?

Thanks

[Loakesy]

If the brown leaves really bother you, cut them off, but it's not recommended!

[jimfoxy]

Yes, despite the decay insects are still attracted to the plants.

The decay probably helps attract some species.

Edited July 24, 2010 by jimfoxy