Will it grow?

Will it grow?#389567

By thepitchergrower -  Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:26 pm
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- Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:26 pm #389567

I read that blind sarracenia rhizomes could still grow. I decided to try:

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By thepitchergrower -  Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:28 pm
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- Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:28 pm #389568

Crossing my fingers... with some luck I might have some divisions to trade in spring

Re: Will it grow?#389580

By Panman -  Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:20 pm
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- Sat Oct 02, 2021 11:20 pm #389580

The do grow. I have found that making a small scar on the rhizome helps. I've done this successfully several times.

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Re: Will it grow?#389586

By MikeB -  Sun Oct 03, 2021 12:03 am
Location:  Clayton, NC, USA - Zone 8a
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- Sun Oct 03, 2021 12:03 am #389586

A couple months ago, I got a Sarracenia 'Janus' with a broken rhizome. 25% was still attached to the growth point, while 75% just had a good set of roots. I potted the "barren" piece and treated it just like the "live" one. It has developed 2 growth points and has small pitchers 2-3 inches / 50-75 mm tall.

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Re: Will it grow?#389746

By thepitchergrower -  Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:43 am
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- Tue Oct 05, 2021 2:43 am #389746

Thanks guys, ill keep you updated

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