linuxman Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 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, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loakesy Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 (edited) 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James O'Neill Posted July 21, 2010 Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linuxman Posted July 21, 2010 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2010 Yes, despite the decay insects are still attracted to the plants. So, it's OK to leave things as they are? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loakesy Posted July 22, 2010 Report Share Posted July 22, 2010 If the brown leaves really bother you, cut them off, but it's not recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimfoxy Posted July 24, 2010 Report Share Posted July 24, 2010 (edited) Yes, despite the decay insects are still attracted to the plants. The decay probably helps attract some species. Edited July 24, 2010 by jimfoxy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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