How to prune sarracenia × catesbaei

Late autumn after die-back, or early spring before new growth. Cut dead pitchers and any brown phyllodia back to the base of the rhizome with clean scissors. Remove debris to prevent mould. Divide congested rhizomes in early spring if the clump becomes overcrowded.

Annually. Sarracenia × catesbaei is a vigorous natural hybrid that dies back in winter. Cut all dead pitchers and leaves down to the rhizome in late autumn or early spring before new growth emerges. Avoid trimming healthy pitchers in the growing season — they capture the insects the plant needs. Annual cleanup is all that is required.

Cut dead pitchers and any brown phyllodia back to the base of the rhizome with clean scissors. Remove debris to prevent mould. Divide congested rhizomes in early spring if the clump becomes overcrowded.