Pruning guide
How to prune excellent pitcher plant
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Pruning excellent pitcher plant — FAQ
When should I prune excellent pitcher plant?
Late winter to early spring before new growth emerges. Use clean, sharp scissors to cut dead pitchers and leaves to the base. Leave any green or partially functional pitchers in place. After cutting, check the crown for rot and remove any mushy tissue.
How often does excellent pitcher plant need pruning?
Annually in late winter. Sarracenia x excellens is a hybrid pitcher plant that benefits from annual tidying. Cut back old, dead pitchers and phyllodia in late winter before new pitchers emerge in spring. Do not remove green functioning pitchers mid-season — they continue to trap insects and feed the plant.
How do you prune excellent pitcher plant?
Use clean, sharp scissors to cut dead pitchers and leaves to the base. Leave any green or partially functional pitchers in place. After cutting, check the crown for rot and remove any mushy tissue.