QUESTION: My Sarracenia is putting up a flower. It’s just coming out of hibernation and has no leaves yet. Should I let it bloom or cut it off? I know for some plants it’s important to cut off the flower to encourage foliage growth.  (Submitted in April 2021.) RESPONSE BY JEFF DALLAS: If your

QUESTION: I've been growing Sarracenia for five years. This time of the year when my plants come out of dormancy, they produce flower stalks, and I just cut them as they come out. I was just wondering if flowers are normal for Sarracenia, or is it a sign of stress? Also, am I wrong for cutting to preserve en

QUESTION: I recently noticed a stem and a ball/bud thing on the end of the stem coming out of the bottom of my Sarracenia. I do not think it is the flower because don't they usually bloom in the summer when the plant is active? My plants are still dormant. Could you tell me what this is? (Submitted in March