FlytrapCare Carnivorous Plant Forums

[optimus prime]

Hi is it normal for new growth to Bend a it.

[Sundeewz]

Is that S. oreophila? That looks like a phyllodia. If it is an oreophila, then it is completely normal for it to be making that around this time of year.

[optimus prime]

I’m like 95% sure it’s a Judith Hindle. I got it at a nursery and it was labeled “pitcher plant”

[crazy_carnivores]

yea that is happening to me to. i'm not sure why either

[Panman]

It is phyllodia. S. flava and oreophila are early season pitchers. Once it gets hot, they stop producing pitchers and start putting out non-carnivorous leaves. The pitchers will start to dry up and the phyllodia will carry it into the winter. It is likely that hybrids of these two species would also carry this characteristic.

[optimus prime]

Ok so when will they start producing pitcher again

[Panman]

If it is flava or oreophila, next spring.

[optimus prime]

Ok funny thing is I just got a oreophila.

[ChefDean]

My Oreo isn't growing phyllodia, it's still actively producing pitchers. However, none are over about four inches tall.
In fact, all of my Sarrs are still producing pitchers except for my Hot Lips x Kraken. It has put up a phyllodia, but only one.

[Panman]

South of Atlanta, all of my flava are putting up phyllodia and the pitchers are starting to yellow.