Is this Phyllodia?

Is this Phyllodia?#371423

By Eventerminator -  Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:11 pm
Location:  Perth, Western Australia
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- Sat Jan 02, 2021 12:11 pm #371423

I was growing this mysterious Sarracenia for a few weeks and I was excited to see its growth points turn into pitchers. Unfortunately, I think they turned into phyllodia instead?

Will I have to wait until next spring to see its pitchers? I heard that some Sarracenia species create phyllodia during summer but I don't know how true this is.

A newbie at taking care of carnivorous plants. I live in Australia, Perth WA.

Re: Is this Phyllodia?#371433

By murrkywaters -  Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:01 pm
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- Sat Jan 02, 2021 4:01 pm #371433

Yes, those are phyllodia. If it's summer where you are go ahead and move it into a brighter area, if not leave it be.

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Re: Is this Phyllodia?#371554

By steve booth -  Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:44 am
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- Tue Jan 05, 2021 8:44 am #371554

Definitely phyllodia, and yes if the plant is in the northern hemisphere and in dormancy conditions you will have to wait till spring for pitchers. Generally speaking Oreophila and sometimes Flava make phyllodia in summer.
Cheers
Steve

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