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By That one plant boi
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#383853
So it's that time of year in Florida- the rainy season!
My area has been getting heavy rain every single day for about a week, and I was wondering if this could pose a potential problem to my nepenthes or sarracenia/flytraps? I was thinking no, since neps in the wild often experience frequent rain. I think sarracenia and flytraps do too around this time of year, though I just want to check in with the experts and make sure.

Thanks!

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By ChefDean
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They all experience heavy rains in their native environments, but VFT's and Neps grow in soil with good drainage so they don't get rotten roots. Sarrs can withstand the wetter conditions.
As long as they aren't kept swimming, maybe put in a spot that they're not rained on every day, they should be good.
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